David saw them first. His could still feel his heart pounding in his chest when five scruffy, bearded men dressed in military fatigues melted out of the trees in front of him. He struggled to get to his feet, but with Phaedra wrapped around him the men were on them before he could get up.
They grabbed Phaedra and jerked her away while she alternated between ineffectual efforts to either cover herself or break free. With a roar, David lashed out with his foot and kicked the man who had grabbed his arm. The blow caught the man in an extremely tender spot. He immediately let David go and fell to the ground. Momentarily free, David plunged after Phaedra.
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Oh, I love that he fights back! Nothing sexier than a man willing to fight for his lady. Intense snippet!
ReplyDeletePowerful scene, Elaine.
ReplyDeleteExciting snippet, eek!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving these snippets, but I kinda wish you hadn't skipped the part about when they misbehaved. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow, tough situation! I'm glad to see she tries to fight and that he's protective...can't wait for more! Terrific snippet...
ReplyDeleteAwesome scene, has a lot of power and protectiveness. Loved it. :-)
ReplyDeleteExciting snippet, l hope they get away!
ReplyDeletelove the word "misbehave" they're certainly having an exciting day with one thing and another
ReplyDeleteNice. Clear writing, keeps the action moving.
ReplyDeleteExciting, terrifying, and everything in between! Awesome eight, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the action!
ReplyDeleteIt isn't just nature you need to watch out for in today's jungles.
ReplyDeleteGreat snippet! Very exciting. Go David!
ReplyDeleteAlways something. If it's not a bat, it's armed guerillas. Unless I'm wrong and they're something else entirely. Great eight!
ReplyDeleteWhew, great scene. I loved the way the men "melted out of the trees." Excellent 8!
ReplyDeleteIntense scene! I want to know more!
ReplyDeleteWhat an action filled scene! And such unfortunate timing! Can't wait for next week. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this scene, and the photo you posted to go with it. I'm glad that he uses his freedom -- however brief -- to help her.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work :)
Great action snippet. I could picture it all.
ReplyDeleteThis is in intense snippet, Elaine. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great scene! Seems like there's something going on all the time here and I can't wait to read the next instalment.
ReplyDeleteNothing like a good fight scene. Good snippet!
ReplyDeletewell...certainly is a different aftermath for "misbehaven" than either having a drink or lighting a cigarette.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, attention getting 8Sentence. Nicely done :-)
Yeah I love that he goes right after the men, even knowing they're military. Strong visuals and emotions, nice job.
ReplyDeleteLove the action in this. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat was intense. Graet snippet.
ReplyDeleteIntense, action scene here. Automatically invests the reader!
ReplyDeleteLoved the action. Very intense.
ReplyDeleteTerrifying scene. Great sense of movement.
ReplyDeleteHe's outnumbered, but still willing to fight back.
ReplyDeleteGood luck dude.
Nice 8!
"melting out of the trees"- Love that!
ReplyDeleteMisbehaved, huh? Not a good time to get caught by terrorists. Hope the boot to the private parts works.
ReplyDeleteNice post, Elaine! Caught "misbehaving" but his instinct to save her came back quickly enough. I hope you continue here next week !! :-)
ReplyDeleteUh-oh.... Really nice surprise attack tension building. I especially love the "melting out og the trees" line, so scary...!
ReplyDeleteOh! Was the tender spot THE tender spot? If it was, ouch! Great fight scene there.
ReplyDeleteOh no, they're in trouble for sure! Great angsty snippet, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteI loved the description of the soldiers "melting" out of the jungle. What a scary situation they've been plunged into!
ReplyDeleteOh, no. That is the interruption to end all interruptions. Great and scary action, Elaine!
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