Hump Day has arrived and since Hump Day equals Wednesday, that means words. Problem is, I totally blanked out last week and missed Thursday Threads so there was no “new” snippet for today. However, as I was reading through snippets to get them into the timeline of the WIP, I realized this was from a Thursday all the way in December of last year–right before I got sick and ended up in the hospital. I didn’t use it the following week because I’d featured Fiona and Bowie on the FB page that previous weekend so I used a snippet about them that held the same prompt. Yay! That means I have something fresh-ish for today, along with a prompt, which is….drumroll please…**”You’ll be fine.”** The snippet should be pretty self-exlanatory though I’m not saying where it fits into the overall timeframe.
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Maura’s rescuer led her up the apartment’s back stairs. He paused, listening, before opening the door. The dark service hall was empty. Unerringly, he led her to the rear entrance. It was recessed and not many people knew it existed. She could only hope those after her were far less informed than Ronan’s man.
They stepped outside but her escort froze. Leaning back, he boxed her in as a car slowly cruised past.
“Once we hit Back Street, we’re just a couple on a stroll over to the Charles River Esplanade, yeah?” At her nod, he continued. “Keep yer head down an’ walk close t’me.”
She nodded again, not sure what to do or think at this point. “What’s going on, Devlin?”
“Ronan’s in a car waitin’ for ya. Once yer with him, you’ll be fine.”
As if his name was magic, Maura realized that with Ronan, she would be fine. And wasn’t that the craziest thought of all. He was the heir apparent to Boston’s Irish mob and she was an assistant district attorney. Yet Ronan and his men were protecting her while her boss’s croonies were out to…what? Kidnap her? Kill her? Shudders coursed through her as she pictured all the dire things that could happen.
Suddenly, a strong arm was around her, she was tucked in close and they were walking the building’s parking area toward Back Street. In moments, she’d be with a man she trusted implicitly. And wasn’t that a kick in the pants.
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There you have it. All I can say is that Ronan is the most patient Wolf in the Moonstruck universe and he has got his $h!+ tight. Which means when he finally loses it, it is going to be grand and glorious. Just sayin’… Writers, grab the prompt and go for it if it sparks some inspiration. Readers, what’s just fine in your world?
Silver James 
That was great 😊.
What’s “fine” right now? I was finally looking at my email and there was a message from my insurance that I hadn’t paid Aug and if I didn’t pay NOW I would be cancelled. Since I just got the bill on the 8th I thought it was Sept’s bill and I never did get an Aug bill. My bad for not being on the ball. Yes, I dropped it. I just paid two months ins for $1,800. But I’m fine because I still am insured.
Have a fantastic evening.
YIKES!!!! That’s scary. And with as much trouble as you’ve had with them, you might begin to wonder if that missing bill was on purpose… (on their part, not yours!) Anyway, I am thoroughly glad that things are fine now! I know you’re probably tired of me saying this but hang in there! (Which reminds me of a poster I had back in the Dark Ages when I was in college. A kitten was hanging from a branch by its front feet, eyes peeking over the top of the branch. The caption was “Hang in there, Friday’s coming!” Still sending hugs your way! 🤗
I had the same poster at college right along with ZIGGY.
Thanks on the ins mess. What’s even worse, is that total is 2 months of just my insurance. Hubs has Medicare.
What the dems did to heath care costs is disgusting.
I hope today is going well for you. I will get a chance to read todays blog in the afternoon ☺️.
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