Here's another scene from Lord Midnight, where the highwayman Gabriel is asking Marisa to have faith in him. He realizes she gives her trust willingly, but he has never demonstrated his own in her, until now:
Gabriel untied the knot holding his mask in place and lowered the thin piece of black leather, shocked at how vulnerable he felt.
A tender smile lit Marisa's face. She traced her fingers around his eyes, and down his nose, as if memorizing every bit of his features. His heart thumped madly, though whether at her delicate touch or his fear of exposure, he was not certain.
She continued to outline his face until her exploration ended with her fingertips against his lips. He kissed the soft skin, relishing her answering sigh.
I'm really enjoying everyone's Six Sentence Sunday snippets each week. I often have to make my comments much later in the day, thanks to work commitments, but it's something I really look forward to. Happy Sixing!
Lovel tender six, and I like his feeling of vulnerability.
Posted by: Paula Martin | May 20, 2012 at 09:12 AM
A vulnerable hero. Sigh! Great, tender six.
Posted by: LMorrisWriter | May 20, 2012 at 09:18 AM
That was such a wonderful scene and you handled it so beautifully. I loved Lord Midnight and Marisa. I think my heart was thumping too...
Posted by: Angela Quarles | May 20, 2012 at 09:37 AM
Awesome six, Donna! Ahhh, sighing along with her. Nicely done .:)
Posted by: Joya Fields | May 20, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Sexy and tender...enjoyed your six!
Posted by: Christine Warner | May 20, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Wonderful six, Donna! I love that he reveals himself to her in this scene - a great moment of trust. :)
Posted by: Lorraine Paton | May 20, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Paula and Linda, thank you -- I like that vulnerability too.
Angela, thanks so much! I'm glad you loved them. :)
Joya, you sighing along with her made me smile. :)
Christine, thanks -- glad you enjoyed!
Lorraine, yes, it was an important moment of trust -- glad you liked it. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 20, 2012 at 12:43 PM
I loved that scene! Actually I love pretty much all the scenes with Lord Midnight in them.
Posted by: Kate Warren | May 20, 2012 at 04:21 PM
There is something erotic and sensual about tracing the face. And, removing the mask reveals so much!
Posted by: Wildcats Wife | May 20, 2012 at 04:42 PM
"...relishing her answering sigh." Oh, I sighed right there. Lovely six.
Posted by: Kate Meader | May 20, 2012 at 05:19 PM
Kate W., that makes me feel so good to hear you say that. :)
Wildcats Wife -- I agree, there IS something very erotic about tracing someone's face.
Kate M., I'm happy that you sighed. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 20, 2012 at 07:05 PM
Aaaaaah. That was a happy sigh. reat six!
Posted by: Ruthie | May 20, 2012 at 08:11 PM
Well, this is just so good in so many ways! The first time I saw you blog about this story (it was on a guest blog) I was utterly and completely sold, and downloaded the book the moment I finished reading the post. I'm wrapping up reading a series right now but this is on my TBR pile. It's one I can't wait to dive into!
I love that Gabriel feels vulnerable in this moment. Great simmering sensuality. Bravo!
Posted by: Mae Clair | May 20, 2012 at 08:13 PM
Sweet intensity, Donna. Very well done. Great six.
Posted by: Mac Crowne | May 20, 2012 at 08:15 PM
Ruthie, you made me give a happy sigh. LOL
Mae, thanks for all the wonderful compliments! And I'm so glad my guest blog intrigued you. I appreciate you letting me know about that. :) I hope you'll find Lord Midnight an enjoyable read.
Mac, thank you. :)
Posted by: Donna Cummings | May 20, 2012 at 08:49 PM