Welcome back, old friends and welcome new friends! Last week I brought the very beginning of THE ARCHER’S DAUGHTER, and I’m excited to continue on with it for you. I hope you enjoy!
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Gripping the shaft of her arrow between her teeth, Cate pulled the dark locks from her face, securing them atop her head with a bit of twine. From across the canopy, the sweet song of a dunnock fluttered through the trees. Cate answered the call with a resounding squawk, silencing the song bird. Her men were ready.
Within moments, riders approached, edging closer to their deaths with every unsuspecting step. Three armed men circled a heavily laden man at the core of the traveling party. Bags weighted with goods and coins jingled as the rider adjusted himself in the saddle.
A tax collector. He would be the first to die.
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My heart started to race as I read! Nicely done!!
Intense snippet! I’m all for the tax collector going first. lol
I love the fact you had her put her hair up. Action movies/books where heroines hair flops and blows in front of her face drive me nuts. I’ve had long hair long enough to the hazards.
This is a beautifully choreographed snippet. Nice job. I’m looking forward to reading more.
” riders approached, edging closer to their deaths with every unsuspecting step” — great line!
Nice 8.
Your descriptions are exquisite! I love the bit about the tax collector. ;c)
Oh, how lovely! Perfectly done. Perfect ending to your snippet, too. I’ll be back for sure.
Excellent, vivid description. I like her determination. She almost sounds like a robin Hood. I’m very intrigued. I would definitely keep reading.
Excellent descriptions. Clear and concise, like her movements, yet the language is beautiful. I agree that she does sound like a female Robin Hood and I’d love to read that.
Lovely description. I’m already hooked on this story.
Very descriptive, puts me right there with her. Very nice.
Excellent snippet. Loved this, “… edging closer to their deaths with every unsuspecting step.” I could feel the impending doom. You have great description.
Good! Always take out the tax collector first!
Love the level of description, it helps make the moment really intense. I like how you weave in details about Cate, such as the colour and texture of her hair, without moving away from the moment.
Intense, has me on the edge of my seat wondering if something is going to go wrong for her. I loved the details, as others have also commented! Terrific snippet!
She really has it in for tax collectors, doesn’t she.
I guess hatred of the taxman is a universal issue that transcends time. LOL
Nice snippet. Good tension.
Everyone dislikes tax collectors. this is a well-done excerpt.
She sounds like my kinda gal. She’s strong and determined. I love that she has no qualms about killing. Can’t wait to see what happens next and to learn more about Cate.
Very intense and vivd.
I loved the description of her pulling her hair back and the birds everything was amazing. Great job. 🙂