Sunday Snippet: Prank Police

Another busy week in the books and I'm gearing up for a chaotic ride for the upcoming one. I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Tuesday and, frankly, I'm not excited. But at least it'll be done and over early in the week.

Ohio is still doing the back and forth weather stuff. At least it's not a wild fluctuation. More like fifties one day, high thirties the next. I'm not complaining because it's time for the cool down and I like chillier weather.

I have a slow start to my work week because of the colonoscopy, but I have a full of projects. A copy edit and a design proofread are underway and I should have another copy edit sliding in by midweek. I also have an author Zoom session either Tuesday or Wednesday. I very much enjoy the variety of projects I'm working on. I'm also looking forward to a possible collaboration on a fun idea with a few colleagues sometime soon.

Had an okay viewing week. I had time to hit the back burner shows but found I needed a break. My focus slipped by the weekend and I ended up keeping them on simmer for now.

Started the week with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries. Season three is kind of a wild ride and I waffle between enjoying having Phryne's dad causing problems and wishing we had more episodes without him.

Caught another episode of Foyle's War and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's one I remember from my first run through of the series. The acting is top notch throughout from beginning to end.

Enjoyed another episode of Beyond Paradise. I love Martha and Humphrey with their foster daughter. Kind of bummed Esther decided to break things off with Archie. Hopefully, that's a red herring.

Watched another episode of Poirot and enjoyed it. I don't have any memories of watching this one before and I always love how terrible Hastings is at Miss Lemon's filing system.

Elementary ended up being excellent. I like Joan trying to navigate having a half-sister. The case also proved interesting. And definitely a little scary.

Caught the season three opener of Batman Beyond. Always fun to see the Royal Flush gang. I'd forgotten how this one ended and I enjoyed it.

Also watched an episode of Lower Decks. I'm very much enjoying how many easter eggs are in this show. Lots of fun!

And that's it for the life update this week. Tonight's post is from Prank Police, a novella that features a couple getting their comeuppance with a new class of recruits.

Here's the miniblurb:

The mage academy is rife with pranksters, and Zenna Doyle and Kyrk Rydercroft must corral the new recruits when they all test their newfound powers. And to top it off, the couple pulls duty at the worst time—the night of the blue moon when magic is at its strongest.

And a preview snippet…

Holy shit. Sex with Kyrk always satisfied … but the enchantment spell ramped things up to the stratosphere. Which…

She moaned. "Dammit. Wait one—" A wave of utter bliss rolled over her.

Fuck. She had to focus. Or the spell could break containment and spread over the entire campus.

Kyrk grunted. "What the hell, Zenn?" He shuddered then snapped his gaze to hers.

She nodded. "Yeah. We have to … have to …" Gah!

She wanted to rock her hips over his and chase the spiraling pleasure coursing through her veins.

His fingers dug into her hips. "Right. Right. Gonna need your help." He began a low incantation to ward the area under a dome.

Zenna joined the spellcasting, adding her magick to his. Battling the strong desire to give in to the waiting ecstasy, they managed to construct a protective dome over the commons area to keep the enchantment contained to one specific area. And they only had to start over twice.

Barrier secure, Zenna smashed her lips against Kyrk's and gave full rein to the lust threatening to overtake her.

Kyrk hummed low in his throat. "Not gonna last, Zenn. You're too hot for me to have any control." He thrust upward, driving deep.

Zenna hissed out a harsh breath. "Don't care. This spell means we'll be ready to go without a long wait time." Her hips rocked back and forth, increasing in speed.

Kyrk made a garbled sound. "Guh. I'm right there. Come with me…" He worked his fingers between them and found her clit.

Zenna cried out, toppling over the edge and crashing into a wave of orgasmic haze. Kyrk followed right behind her, his thighs going taut. Zenna wrapped her arms around his shoulders, holding on when his legs gave out and he sank to the floor.

Kyrk rested his forehead against hers. "Round one complete. That was … amazing."

She gave a slow nod. "So amazing." Easing her head back, she met his gaze. "Gonna be a wild ride until the sun comes up." At least they had most of the class under one roof.

Kyrk's hand skimmed up along her torso. "Pretty sure we'll enjoy the journey." His mouth ghosted along her shoulder.

Zenna didn't reply … instead, she gave herself over to the magickal power building between them again.

Heh. This story is so much fun to write. Zenna and Kyrk have their work cut out for them.

 

That's it for this week.

Cheers!

Skye