Deadly 777 Writing Challenge–Beth Trissel

I was tagged by the lovely and talented, Sky Purington,along with six other authors. My challenge is to go to page 7 of my current work in progress and post seven lines. When I’m finished posting, I get to tag seven other authors. Hmm, who shall I tag? Oh and once I’m done, I challenge those seven to do the same and tag 7 more. Too much fun!

These seven lines are from page seven of my work in progress, the sequel to historical romance novel Enemy of the King, entitled A Traitor’s Legacy, featuring the dynamic British Dragoon Captain Vaughan (from Enemy of the King) and a new face, Patriot Claire Monroe. In this scene, her adolescent brother has just shot one of Vaughan’s men soon after their arrival at her North Carolina home.

“I am truly sorry for your violent reception at Thornton Hall and beg your forbearance,” she blurted, and flung herself at Vaughan’s feet just across from the wounded guide. Loose brown hair, streaked gold in the sunshine, cascaded over her slender figure. “Spare my foolish brother, I beseech you.”

Hardly in a position to indulge her notions of chivalry, as he was covered in blood and constrained by the need to apply pressure to Percy’s wound, Vaughan scowled at her in bemusement. “Get up, woman. I shall consider your request.”