Snippet ~ The Hunt

Today’s Snippet features characters from Power of Attraction, Blackstone Haven, Book #1. Enjoy!

From time to time multi-part Snippet’s that go together. I think of it as a Snippet Serial and I name them. The below Snippet Serial Unbound Escapades features the books at the time I wrote these Snippet’s that were available in my Blackstone Haven series.

Unbound Escapades is a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment.They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted).

At times this is the rough draft so excuse any typo and so on.

The Hunt
A Blackstone Haven Snippet
By Taige Crenshaw
February 2017
Featured Characters Book: Power of Attraction
Genre: Paranormal
Series: Blackstone Haven
Snippet Series: Blackstone Haven Bonds
Snippet Serial: Unbound Escapades, Part 1
Length: Snippet

Wesley glanced at Peyton standing across the yard talking to Pandora, her sisters, aunts, mom and other women at the party. He wondered what mischief the women were up to now. As if sensing his gaze Peyton glanced at him and winked. Although he was too far away to see the look in her gaze he figured it was that mischievous I am up to no good one. Then again maybe he really didn’t want to know. And he sent up a quick prayer it didn’t involve him.

“I hope that whatever they are up to doesn’t involve us.” Ian standing to his right said.

There were sounds of agreement from Savage, Zyric, Peyton’s dad, uncles and brothers as well as other men standing with Wesley.

Wesley figured as he was the men were looking at the women and from their body language, looks toward them and just plain when they got together it lead to trouble they knew they were up to something.

The women suddenly all laughed then headed toward them. Watching Peyton as it always did made Wesley hard. She had this innate rhythm that made him think of music that was wild untamed and so sexy.

“Shit.” Zyric said. “Pandora is smiling.”

Wesley glanced at her and saw she was. That didn’t bode well at all.

“Sinai too.” Ian sighed. “We are so screwed.”

Wesley noticed the wide smirk on Sinai’s face and yeah that was even worst. The women stopped a few steps from them. He noted those who were involved with someone stood before that person while the others just paired off with someone. So it was a man facing a woman.

“Oh lord.” Peyton’s father said. “My wife is…”

As he spoke all the women clothing changed. Wesley felt the magic surge in the air and from the sensation he knew it was Peyton’s mother. The high-collared skin-tight leather body suit, ankle boots and various weapons adorned each women and was meant to intimidate. The body suits and boots matched and were in different colors based on person wearing it. But all Wesley saw was how sexy Peyton looked in her dark rich red clothing. She winked at him again.
Move slow. She telepathically brushed his mind with her words.

Confused he didn’t know what she meant. Peyton’s mom strode out of the line and walked before them. He’d only seen her in more casual flowing clothing. It was amazing how what she wore seemed to change her mannerism. As she walked he could see where her kids had gotten their power and intimidating persona when on the hunt.

“Usually we have a competition. This time the ladies and I decided let’s make it more entertaining. Also to get in some practice.” She smiled and it wasn’t at all comforting. “So we’re the hunters and you will be our targets.” She started back down the line toward them. “We’ll give you a five minute head start.” She then went on to tell them the rules of engagement and that the weapons were loaded with rubber darts that was more of sting, any others like whips and ropes were for containment once caught. The winner of this would be determined by counting who was caught. So if more males were caught by women then the women won and vice versa. “So any questions.”

“Are we allowed to use our own weapons?” Ian asked unsheathing his claws. “Or powers.”

“Of course.” She smiled. “We want to at least give you a fighting chance.”

Wesley knew she didn’t mention not injuring each other since this was all in fun. And they would ensure that it was that and nothing else.

Peyton’s mother stopped just to his left and spoke again. “May the best women win.”

“You mean men.” Peyton’s dad retorted.

“Whatever you think I mean dear.” Peyton’s mother smiled wider.

“God woman you look…” Peyton’s dad grabbed her mother and pulled her to him kissing her.

“Mom…Dad.” The kids cried out.

“I’m scarred for life.” Sinai said covering her eyes.

“We’ve been that for a long time.” Peyton said sighing. She came forward and tugged on her mom.

The couple clung them released each other.

Peyton’s mother breathed out then said in a husky voice. “Don’t try to distract me man.”

“Anytime woman.” Peyton’s dad winked.

“Go.” Peyton’s Mom yelled.

People moved. Ian took off in a run toward Sinai then jumped in mid-air he shifted and from his trajectory he should have taken her down thus winning.

“Not that easy, kitty.” She shimmered and was gone.

Ian landed almost delicately on the ground, he made a growling sound then took off. Wesley shook his head. Seemed like Ian thought he was the one hunting Sinai but Wesley knew the woman was actually lulling Ian into a false sense of the chase.

Pandora pulled a wall of water and laughing she surrounded Zyric and herself. Suddenly the air peeled back and the shadows enveloped them. With Pandora using her gifts and Zyric the shadows Wesley figured they wouldn’t see them again for a while. Then again many of the others who were couples probably wouldn’t be seen for a while. He wondered if the women realized that even if caught the men wouldn’t mind so much. He hardened even more thinking of what he and Peyton could get up to.

“Aren’t you running?” Peyton asked right in front of him.

Wesley looked down and blinked. He hadn’t heard her approach. “I’m moving slow as you said I should.”

“At least let me chase you a little.” She pouted. “Make the blood get all flowing and stuff. Then when I catch you I can have you.” She leaned in and said next to his ear. “Anyway I want too.”

“Maybe I’m the one who will catch you.” Wesley countered.

“Ohh…” Peyton said. “That works for me.” She wavered then was gone leaving laughter in her wake.

He centered himself then connected with her mentally. Wesley smiled turned then started to run. Time for the hunt.

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2017.
All Rights Reserved.

This Snippet Serial is part of the Unbound Escapades a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment. They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted).

This Snippet is part of Blackstone Haven Bonds – to read more of this Snippet Series go here. For more on info about Snippet. Enjoy!

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Snippet ~ Rule Breaker

Welcome to 2026 Book Birthday On My Birthday Tradition!!!!! *I might be a little excited and hyper. ROFLAMO*

This is a Snippet that’s new and never posted anywhere else. Yep new and never posted anywhere else. It’s being posted for the first time as part of the 2026 Book Birthday On My Birthday Tradition!

Join me daily here on the blog for next Snippet. There’s also something special for the last day of August 2026 as a wrap up for the 2026 Book Birthday On My Birthday Tradition. 🙂

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Today’s Snippet features characters from Power of Rhythms, Blackstone Haven, Book #4. Enjoy!

From time to time there’s multi-part Snippet’s that go together. I think of it as a Snippet Serial and I name them. The below Snippet Serial Unbound Escapades features the books at the time I wrote these Snippet’s that were available in my Blackstone Haven series. Eventually when books are released in the Blackstone Haven series an Snippet might be written and if it is it will be added to the Unbound Escapades Snippet Serial. So this Snippet Serialis a continuous one (at my discretion/time permits).

Unbound Escapades is a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment. They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted).

This might be rough draft so excuse any typos and so on.

Rule Breaker
A Blackstone Haven Snippet
By: Taige Crenshaw
August 2026
Featured Characters Book: Power of Rhythms
Genre: Paranormal
Series: Blackstone Haven
Snippet Series: Blackstone Haven Bonds
Snippet Serial: Unbound Escapades, Part 4
Length: Snippet

“You know Zyric is really a pain in my butt.” She glanced at the animals with her. “Don’t you agree?”

She had Zyric’s pet and companions as usual by her side along with her own pets. The companions Kyrian the Bengal tiger flicked his tail, staring at her while Aldis the hawk was perched on his head. Ram—Zyric’s Bengal cat—relaxed on the couch with her. Pandora’s dogs were curled up by the tiger. They were always near and she’d become used to talking to all of them, as she usually did with her dogs.

She glared at each of her Alaskan Malamutes. Talon, the sable and white colored one, cocked his head to the side while Sula, whose coat was red and white, gave her a look that Pandora fancied was patronizing. The damn dog had her personality and it would have been the same look she would have used.

“I know you all love him. Traitors.” Pandora rolled her eyes. “And although I appreciate you guys for coming as the tiger and hawk it’s not needed.”

“They are in that form because they are nosy and figure you won’t kick them out like you would if they were in their human form.” Zyric said. “Or so they can escape the line of fire if what you wanted to talk is about something I did to annoy you.”

Pandora ignored his enticing scent of the sea and fresh air sprinkled with a wisp of sulfur that filled her senses.

“You know you’re really a pain in my butt.” She glanced at the animals then at him. “Don’t you agree?”

Zyric’s almost translucent gray eyes studied her and Pandora refused to shift under his amused intense scrutiny. As usual even dressed casually he looked sexy as hell.

“Yes I agree I’m a pain in your ass.” Zyric flashed a devilish grin. “Ahh…Pandora, I missed your sharp tongue. You’re so sexy when you get all annoyed at me.”

“How can you miss me when you were just down the hall?” Pandora narrowed her eyes. “Are you trying to use your wiles to distract me?”

“Maybe.” Zyric chuckled.

“It’s not going to work.” Pandora gestured. “You’ve stolen a book, movie and music.” She glared at the tiger and hawk. “And don’t think I didn’t notice you’ve done the same.”

“Stealing. Is it really stealing if we borrowed it?” Zyric protested.

“When you don’t at least let me know it’s stealing.” Pandora narrowed her eyes. “Where are you going?” She called at retreating tiger and hawk.

“Bribe time.” Zyric said cheerfully. “No matter what they say I made everything.”

“There’s not enough bribe’s in the world.” She focused on him.

Zyric looked smug. A sound made her look toward the living room door. Kyrian and Aldis in their human form came in with both of them holding a large tray. They set the offering on the table.

“Sneaky bribe.” Pandora hissed. “Oatmeal, homemade bread and tea. From what I see there‘s enough for all of us.”

“And these.” Zyric said.

She looked at him and saw what he held. “The movie, book and music I’ve been wanting. Sneaky bribe.” Pandora snatched them. “Well get it lined up boys. First the movie. Then we’ll take turns reading the book out loud while we listen to music.” She cackled.

“She thinks us having to read a historical romance is torturing us.” Kyrian whispered.

“She knows it isn’t because we like them. It’s why we borrowed her books.” Aldis whispered back. “She’s planning to mess with us. With the sexy parts she’s planning to make us read while she cuddling and makes gooey eyes at Zyric.”

The men looked horrified. Zyric laughed.

“Why are we the only ones being punished?” Kyrian pointed at Zyric. “He also did it too.”

Aldis nodded.

“I can do so much things to you for that gooey eyes comment but I’m going to ignore it. For now.” She warned before continuing. “You’ll learn when you find someone who loves you and you love them. That there are moments you don’t share with others.” Pandora snorted. “Unless you want to see-“

“No.” They said simultaneously.

“Then let’s get on with it.” Pandora held up the movie.

One grabbed it while the other gave out the bowls of oatmeal, a plates of bread and cups of tea. Pandora took hers and set the bread and tea on the end table by the couch. Zyric did the same. The other men settled on the floor by the center table along with the pets gathered around them.

Zyric leaned against her. “So…about this moment you don’t share with other. Am I going to enjoy it?”

Pandora stared at him then smiled wickedly. “Maybe…not.”

“I can’t wait to see what you come up with.” Zyric chuckled.

“You enjoy so much being a rule breaker.” Pandora shook her head. “Makes me wonder if punishing you for breaking a rule is punishment as it‘s intended. Or more a reward.”

“Yes.” Zyric nodded eagerly.

Pandora laughed and kissed him. She loved her rule breaker.

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2026.
All Rights Reserved.

This Snippet Serial is part of the Unbound Escapades a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment.They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted)

This Snippet is part of Blackstone Haven Bonds – to read more of this Snippet Series go here. For more on info about Snippet. Enjoy!

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Snippet ~ The Power of Tea

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This is a Snippet that’s new and never posted anywhere else. Yep new and never posted anywhere else. It’s being posted for the first time as part of the 2026 Book Birthday On My Birthday Tradition!

Join me daily here on the blog for next Snippet. There’s also something special for the last day of August 2026 as a wrap up for the 2026 Book Birthday On My Birthday Tradition. 🙂

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Today’s Snippet features characters from Power of Enticement, Blackstone Haven, Book #3. Enjoy!

From time to time there’s multi-part Snippet’s that go together. I think of it as a Snippet Serial and I name them. The below Snippet Serial Unbound Escapades features the books at the time I wrote these Snippet’s that were available in my Blackstone Haven series. Eventually when books are released in the Blackstone Haven series an Snippet might be written and if it is it will be added to the Unbound Escapades Snippet Serial. So this Snippet Serialis a continuous one (at my discretion/time permits).

Unbound Escapades is a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment. They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted).

This might be rough draft so excuse any typos and so on.

The Power of Tea
A Blackstone Haven Snippet
By: Taige Crenshaw
August 2026
Featured Characters Book: Power of Enticement
Genre: Paranormal
Series: Blackstone Haven
Snippet Series: Blackstone Haven Bonds
Snippet Serial: Unbound Escapades, Part 3
Length: Snippet

The sound of the door reached Savage as he turned off the kettle. Curious he headed towards the door of the kitchen but stopped as Grayson came in. He opened his mouth but closed it when he saw the expression on her face. Grayson blew out a breath then walked and collapsed into the chair. She put her head down on the surface of the kitchen island then sighed.

Savage went back to the stove and pulled out another cup. “Tea. You need tea.”

Grayson whimpered but didn’t reply. Savage set about making her a cup of tea the way she liked it. He placed the stick of cinnamon and two spoons of sugar in the cup. He opened the cupboard and silently looked at her collection of teas. Grayson had a passion for teas and had many. He picked one he knew was one of her favorites. He finished making her tea then quickly his own before turning and going back to the island.

“Here.” He gently put the cup before her.

Grayson lifted her head and held the cup of tea like it was a lifeline. She stared at the liquid then blew out a slow breath. She lifted the cup to her lips and took a sip. Savage joined her and sat next to her. He sipped his own tea. Silent he watched her out the corner of his eye and could see the tension release from her as she drank.

“Thank you.” Grayson said softly as she leaned her head against his arm.

“Anytime.” He paused. “I take it something went wrong.”

Grayson whimpered. He patted her hand.

“Drink some more tea.” Savage suggested.

Savage blinked as the cats appeared on the island in front of Grayson. He knew it was from the spell they had on them that they could come and go wherever and whenever they wanted. The Maine Coons – the silver one was Archie and the chocolate was Sheba – stared at him unblinking. It was as if they were telling him he needed to fix whatever was wrong with Grayson.

Savage arched an eyebrow and glanced deliberately at the tea. The cats inclined their heads and purred. He figured it was their way of saying good job. They knew how Grayson was with tea. They all sat together as Grayson sipped her tea. Savage enjoyed his own.

“I see you’re trying the new tea I got for you.” Grayson lowered her cup as she asked. “How is it?”

“It’s good. I like the combination of the lemongrass with the ginger.” Savage nodded. “I think this would be good to add to our rotation of teas.”

“I thought the same. But I wanted to make sure you liked it to before I got anymore.” Grayson stared at him. “You know when crap is going on and nothing seems to make sense. A good cup of tea straightens me out. It makes all… well it makes all that might be going on fade for a bit.”

“Yep. Until we got together I never really thought about it that way. I never really appreciated tea until you.” He lifted his cup. “Here’s to the power of tea.”

“The power of tea.” Grayson tapped her cup against his. “Although what happened today makes me question if there’s enough tea in the world to make shit fade.” Grayson took a deep drink from her cup then said. “Maybe if I have a couple more cups it will help.”

“We have a whole bunch of new teas that you have us trying.” Savage shrugged. “So we have a lot of tea including the ones we are ready have. We can drink tea all day and all night and keep drinking until the power of tea works for you.”

“You love me.” Grayson winked.

“I do.” Savage nodded.

Grayson didn’t say anything further just continued to sip her tea. Savage sat besides her knowing eventually she’ll fill him in on why she needed the power of tea.

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2026.
All Rights Reserved.

This Snippet Serial is part of the Unbound Escapades a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment.They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted)

This Snippet is part of Blackstone Haven Bonds – to read more of this Snippet Series go here. For more on info about Snippet. Enjoy!

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Kobo: http://bit.ly/31ANcUG

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Snippet ~ Book Thief

Welcome to 2026 Book Birthday On My Birthday Tradition!!!!! *I might be a little excited and hyper. ROFLAMO*

This is a Snippet that’s new and never posted anywhere else. Yep new and never posted anywhere else. It’s being posted for the first time as part of the 2026 Book Birthday On My Birthday Tradition!

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Today’s Snippet features characters from Power of Instinct, Blackstone Haven, Book #2. Enjoy!

From time to time multi-part Snippet’s that go together. I think of it as a Snippet Serial and I name them. The below Snippet Serial Unbound Escapades features the books at the time I wrote these Snippet’s that were available in my Blackstone Haven series.

Unbound Escapades is a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment. They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted).

This might be rough draft so excuse any typos and so on.

Book Thief
A Blackstone Haven Snippet
By: Taige Crenshaw
August 2026
Featured Characters Book: Power of Instinct
Genre: Paranormal
Series: Blackstone Haven
Snippet Series: Blackstone Haven Bonds
Snippet Serial: Unbound Escapades, Part 2
Length: Snippet

Sinai put her hands on her hips and glared at the bookcase. “That damn book thief has done it again.”

“What are you talking about?” Ian asked from where he was sitting on one of the couches.

“One of my favorite books is missing.” Sinai slapped her right fist against her left palm. “This time I know where to find the book thief and I can make him suffer.” She cackled.

“Let me guess… The missing book is once again The Lion’s Lady by Julie Garwood. One of your favorites.” Ian laughed. “That’s what you get for having a reading hour with a death demon that first time and introducing him to the book.” His lips twitched. “Although technically we eventually found out he wasn’t a death demon or maybe evil. But he sure knows how to push you all buttons by borrowing books —“

“He doesn’t borrow you ask first when you borrow not just take the book.” Sinai frowned.

“From one of your libraries,” Ian continued as if she hadn’t interrupted. “But he does return them so technically it’s borrowing.”

Sinai opened her mouth to object again but Ian held up a finger and she closed her mouth without speaking.

“Yeah yeah I know before borrowing a book you have to follow the sacred rule of asking first. Then only if you acknowledge the agreement to appreciate the book and do nothing to hurt it. Only then you may be privileged to borrow a book.”

“You think you’re funny smart ass.” Sinai glanced back at where the missing book should be. “You would think the man who created such a fabulous library for me would appreciate books more.”

“Of course I appreciate books.” Ian walked over to her.

Sinai stared at him appreciating the powerful way he moved. There was an animal magnetism to him that wasn’t only about him being a tiger. It was all him and still he irritated the hell out of her. She sort of liked it. Ian reached her and slid his hand around her waist then leaned in and kissed her cheek. She held back a moan. She wouldn’t say it out loud but all it took was him being there for her to want to rip his clothing off.

“Just like Lethra appreciates book. So much so he keeps borrowing,” Ian made quotes with his fingers. “books from your various libraries.”

“Don’t you side with the book thief. He can buy his own copy. Or hell he can get it in digital.” Sinai waved her hand at her bookcase. “My sisters and the family if we like the same books we buy our own copy. Most times in print and digital. He can do the same.”

“He could but he says it’s similar to when you have someone else cook for you or steal fries from somebody. Because it tastes sweeter for them to make it or for you not to pay for.” Ian chuckled. “I can’t fault his reasoning.”

“Figures.”

“When he borrows it he usually returns it so I don’t see a problem.”

“He didn’t ask first. He never asked first.” Sinai smacked Ian in the chest. “I don’t why he keeps doing that.”

“Because he knows it gets under all of your family skin.” Ian laughed. “And just fair warning is going to be bugging you all for a while.”

“Why?” Sinai looked at him. She didn’t like the smug expression on his face.” What do you know?”

Ian smirked. “Lethra has started a book club for the men.“ He winked. “And the book were starting with is the one that’s missing. It might be missing from many of your families libraries because we need a copy to read so we can discuss it during the club.”

“You don’t read historical romance.” Sinai crossed her arms over her chest. “And why would he just do a book club for the men. What about us — the women?”

“He said and I quote ‘since you all know the book so well he didn’t want the men to be intimidated and not come because they’re afraid of you all’.” Ian lifted an eyebrow and looked at her pointedly.

“Fair. But I still don’t understand why he had to steal my book instead of getting his own copy. Print and digital.”

Ian strolled away from her towards the door. “Well the one thing we all agreed upon was it is so much sweeter to borrow without asking because it will drive you crazy.” He looked over his shoulder with a devilish grin and lifted his hand and showed her the book he had.

“For the love of —“ Sinai narrowed her eyes. “you’re the book thief this time. Oh God you said for the men. Does that mean… no no no you all can be that crazy to steal our books. We know where you sleep.“ Sinai pulled out her cell that started pinging and read some of the messages. She shook her head and looked up at Ian who had paused in the doorway. “Yep you all are that crazy. You know what just for that with all — women — will be coming to this book club.”

“Good luck with that. You have to figure out where it is being held first and went. Ian snorted.

“Challenge accepted.” Sinai texted her phone before putting it away. “Now let the lesson of being a book thief and the repercussions of that begin.”

“Catch me if you can.” Ian turned and ran.

Sinai rolled her shoulders and smiled. He might be a tiger but she was sneaky and wasn’t above using her own powers. She laughed as she took off after him. She let him stretch his leg a little bit and then catch the book thief. She’d also let her family know they needed to figure out where this book club was so they could teach the men the proper way to have a book club discussion.

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2026.
All Rights Reserved.

This Snippet Serial is part of the Unbound Escapades a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment.They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted)

This Snippet is part of Blackstone Haven Bonds – to read more of this Snippet Series go here. For more on info about Snippet. Enjoy!

Want to read the book on this couple get Power of Instinct here:

Universal: http://bit.ly/powerofinstinct
Amazon: https://amzn.to/31pW5R1
Nook: http://bit.ly/33b6zFT
Apple Books : https://apple.co/3SnS51s
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2MGIukh

Want to check out the rest of series here’s Blackstone Haven ~ series page ~ https://bit.ly/blackstonehaven and/or Amazon series page ~ https://amzn.to/340wBfU.

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Snippet ~ The Hunt

Today’s Snippet features characters from Power of Attraction, Blackstone Haven, Book #1. Enjoy!

From time to time multi-part Snippet’s that go together. I think of it as a Snippet Serial and I name them. The below Snippet Serial Unbound Escapades features the books at the time I wrote these Snippet’s that were available in my Blackstone Haven series.

Unbound Escapades is a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment.They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted).

At times this is the rough draft so excuse any typo and so on.

The Hunt
A Blackstone Haven Snippet
By Taige Crenshaw
February 2017
Featured Characters Book: Power of Attraction
Genre: Paranormal
Series: Blackstone Haven
Snippet Series: Blackstone Haven Bonds
Snippet Serial: Unbound Escapades, Part 1
Length: Snippet

Wesley glanced at Peyton standing across the yard talking to Pandora, her sisters, aunts, mom and other women at the party. He wondered what mischief the women were up to now. As if sensing his gaze Peyton glanced at him and winked. Although he was too far away to see the look in her gaze he figured it was that mischievous I am up to no good one. Then again maybe he really didn’t want to know. And he sent up a quick prayer it didn’t involve him.

“I hope that whatever they are up to doesn’t involve us.” Ian standing to his right said.

There were sounds of agreement from Savage, Zyric, Peyton’s dad, uncles and brothers as well as other men standing with Wesley.

Wesley figured as he was the men were looking at the women and from their body language, looks toward them and just plain when they got together it lead to trouble they knew they were up to something.

The women suddenly all laughed then headed toward them. Watching Peyton as it always did made Wesley hard. She had this innate rhythm that made him think of music that was wild untamed and so sexy.

“Shit.” Zyric said. “Pandora is smiling.”

Wesley glanced at her and saw she was. That didn’t bode well at all.

“Sinai too.” Ian sighed. “We are so screwed.”

Wesley noticed the wide smirk on Sinai’s face and yeah that was even worst. The women stopped a few steps from them. He noted those who were involved with someone stood before that person while the others just paired off with someone. So it was a man facing a woman.

“Oh lord.” Peyton’s father said. “My wife is…”

As he spoke all the women clothing changed. Wesley felt the magic surge in the air and from the sensation he knew it was Peyton’s mother. The high-collared skin-tight leather body suit, ankle boots and various weapons adorned each women and was meant to intimidate. The body suits and boots matched and were in different colors based on person wearing it. But all Wesley saw was how sexy Peyton looked in her dark rich red clothing. She winked at him again.
Move slow. She telepathically brushed his mind with her words.

Confused he didn’t know what she meant. Peyton’s mom strode out of the line and walked before them. He’d only seen her in more casual flowing clothing. It was amazing how what she wore seemed to change her mannerism. As she walked he could see where her kids had gotten their power and intimidating persona when on the hunt.

“Usually we have a competition. This time the ladies and I decided let’s make it more entertaining. Also to get in some practice.” She smiled and it wasn’t at all comforting. “So we’re the hunters and you will be our targets.” She started back down the line toward them. “We’ll give you a five minute head start.” She then went on to tell them the rules of engagement and that the weapons were loaded with rubber darts that was more of sting, any others like whips and ropes were for containment once caught. The winner of this would be determined by counting who was caught. So if more males were caught by women then the women won and vice versa. “So any questions.”

“Are we allowed to use our own weapons?” Ian asked unsheathing his claws. “Or powers.”

“Of course.” She smiled. “We want to at least give you a fighting chance.”

Wesley knew she didn’t mention not injuring each other since this was all in fun. And they would ensure that it was that and nothing else.

Peyton’s mother stopped just to his left and spoke again. “May the best women win.”

“You mean men.” Peyton’s dad retorted.

“Whatever you think I mean dear.” Peyton’s mother smiled wider.

“God woman you look…” Peyton’s dad grabbed her mother and pulled her to him kissing her.

“Mom…Dad.” The kids cried out.

“I’m scarred for life.” Sinai said covering her eyes.

“We’ve been that for a long time.” Peyton said sighing. She came forward and tugged on her mom.

The couple clung them released each other.

Peyton’s mother breathed out then said in a husky voice. “Don’t try to distract me man.”

“Anytime woman.” Peyton’s dad winked.

“Go.” Peyton’s Mom yelled.

People moved. Ian took off in a run toward Sinai then jumped in mid-air he shifted and from his trajectory he should have taken her down thus winning.

“Not that easy, kitty.” She shimmered and was gone.

Ian landed almost delicately on the ground, he made a growling sound then took off. Wesley shook his head. Seemed like Ian thought he was the one hunting Sinai but Wesley knew the woman was actually lulling Ian into a false sense of the chase.

Pandora pulled a wall of water and laughing she surrounded Zyric and herself. Suddenly the air peeled back and the shadows enveloped them. With Pandora using her gifts and Zyric the shadows Wesley figured they wouldn’t see them again for a while. Then again many of the others who were couples probably wouldn’t be seen for a while. He wondered if the women realized that even if caught the men wouldn’t mind so much. He hardened even more thinking of what he and Peyton could get up to.

“Aren’t you running?” Peyton asked right in front of him.

Wesley looked down and blinked. He hadn’t heard her approach. “I’m moving slow as you said I should.”

“At least let me chase you a little.” She pouted. “Make the blood get all flowing and stuff. Then when I catch you I can have you.” She leaned in and said next to his ear. “Anyway I want too.”

“Maybe I’m the one who will catch you.” Wesley countered.

“Ohh…” Peyton said. “That works for me.” She wavered then was gone leaving laughter in her wake.

He centered himself then connected with her mentally. Wesley smiled turned then started to run. Time for the hunt.

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2017.
All Rights Reserved.

This Snippet Serial is part of the Unbound Escapades a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment. They are usually in order of the Blackstone Haven series for which they are written about (unless otherwise noted).

This Snippet is part of Blackstone Haven Bonds – to read more of this Snippet Series go here. For more on info about Snippet. Enjoy!

Want to read the book on this couple get Power of Attraction here:

Universal: http://bit.ly/bh-powerofattraction
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MnDG4V
Nook: http://bit.ly/2WG9FkL
Apple Books: https://apple.co/47dAVYE
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2WpYsFP

Want to check out the rest of series here’s Blackstone Haven ~ series page ~ https://bit.ly/blackstonehaven and/or Amazon series page ~ https://amzn.to/340wBfU.

#paranormal #BlackstoneHaven #Romance #amreading #Snippet

This as well as sneak peeks, deleted scenes, Snippet (a brief scene that’s after the end of the story that features a couple/some of characters from one of my published books/series), and many other things are at times posted to my group on facebook Word Slinger Café before it is posted anywhere else. 🙂

Snippet ~ The Hunt

Today’s Snippet features characters from Power of Attraction, Blackstone Haven, Book #1. Enjoy!

From time to time multi-part Snippet’s that go together. I think of it as a Snippet Serial and I name them. The below Snippet Serial Unbound Escapades features the books at the time I wrote these Snippet’s that were available in my Blackstone Haven series.

Unbound Escapades is a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment.

At times this is the rough draft so excuse any typo and so on.

The Hunt
A Blackstone Haven Snippet
By Taige Crenshaw
February 2017
Featured Characters Book: Power of Attraction
Genre: Paranormal
Series: Blackstone Haven
Snippet Series: Blackstone Haven Bonds
Snippet Serial: Unbound Escapades, Part 1
Length: Snippet

Wesley glanced at Peyton standing across the yard talking to Pandora, her sisters, aunts, mom and other women at the party. He wondered what mischief the women were up to now. As if sensing his gaze Peyton glanced at him and winked. Although he was too far away to see the look in her gaze he figured it was that mischievous I am up to no good one. Then again maybe he really didn’t want to know. And he sent up a quick prayer it didn’t involve him.

“I hope that whatever they are up to doesn’t involve us.” Ian standing to his right said.

There were sounds of agreement from Savage, Zyric, Peyton’s dad, uncles and brothers as well as other men standing with Wesley.

Wesley figured as he was the men were looking at the women and from their body language, looks toward them and just plain when they got together it lead to trouble they knew they were up to something.

The women suddenly all laughed then headed toward them. Watching Peyton as it always did made Wesley hard. She had this innate rhythm that made him think of music that was wild untamed and so sexy.

“Shit.” Zyric said. “Pandora is smiling.”

Wesley glanced at her and saw she was. That didn’t bode well at all.

“Sinai too.” Ian sighed. “We are so screwed.”

Wesley noticed the wide smirk on Sinai’s face and yeah that was even worst. The women stopped a few steps from them. He noted those who were involved with someone stood before that person while the others just paired off with someone. So it was a man facing a woman.

“Oh lord.” Peyton’s father said. “My wife is…”

As he spoke all the women clothing changed. Wesley felt the magic surge in the air and from the sensation he knew it was Peyton’s mother. The high-collared skin-tight leather body suit, ankle boots and various weapons adorned each women and was meant to intimidate. The body suits and boots matched and were in different colors based on person wearing it. But all Wesley saw was how sexy Peyton looked in her dark rich red clothing. She winked at him again.
Move slow. She telepathically brushed his mind with her words.

Confused he didn’t know what she meant. Peyton’s mom strode out of the line and walked before them. He’d only seen her in more casual flowing clothing. It was amazing how what she wore seemed to change her mannerism. As she walked he could see where her kids had gotten their power and intimidating persona when on the hunt.

“Usually we have a competition. This time the ladies and I decided let’s make it more entertaining. Also to get in some practice.” She smiled and it wasn’t at all comforting. “So we’re the hunters and you will be our targets.” She started back down the line toward them. “We’ll give you a five minute head start.” She then went on to tell them the rules of engagement and that the weapons were loaded with rubber darts that was more of sting, any others like whips and ropes were for containment once caught. The winner of this would be determined by counting who was caught. So if more males were caught by women then the women won and vice versa. “So any questions.”

“Are we allowed to use our own weapons?” Ian asked unsheathing his claws. “Or powers.”

“Of course.” She smiled. “We want to at least give you a fighting chance.”

Wesley knew she didn’t mention not injuring each other since this was all in fun. And they would ensure that it was that and nothing else.

Peyton’s mother stopped just to his left and spoke again. “May the best women win.”

“You mean men.” Peyton’s dad retorted.

“Whatever you think I mean dear.” Peyton’s mother smiled wider.

“God woman you look…” Peyton’s dad grabbed her mother and pulled her to him kissing her.

“Mom…Dad.” The kids cried out.

“I’m scarred for life.” Sinai said covering her eyes.

“We’ve been that for a long time.” Peyton said sighing. She came forward and tugged on her mom.

The couple clung them released each other.

Peyton’s mother breathed out then said in a husky voice. “Don’t try to distract me man.”

“Anytime woman.” Peyton’s dad winked.

“Go.” Peyton’s Mom yelled.

People moved. Ian took off in a run toward Sinai then jumped in mid-air he shifted and from his trajectory he should have taken her down thus winning.

“Not that easy, kitty.” She shimmered and was gone.

Ian landed almost delicately on the ground, he made a growling sound then took off. Wesley shook his head. Seemed like Ian thought he was the one hunting Sinai but Wesley knew the woman was actually lulling Ian into a false sense of the chase.

Pandora pulled a wall of water and laughing she surrounded Zyric and herself. Suddenly the air peeled back and the shadows enveloped them. With Pandora using her gifts and Zyric the shadows Wesley figured they wouldn’t see them again for a while. Then again many of the others who were couples probably wouldn’t be seen for a while. He wondered if the women realized that even if caught the men wouldn’t mind so much. He hardened even more thinking of what he and Peyton could get up to.

“Aren’t you running?” Peyton asked right in front of him.

Wesley looked down and blinked. He hadn’t heard her approach. “I’m moving slow as you said I should.”

“At least let me chase you a little.” She pouted. “Make the blood get all flowing and stuff. Then when I catch you I can have you.” She leaned in and said next to his ear. “Anyway I want too.”

“Maybe I’m the one who will catch you.” Wesley countered.

“Ohh…” Peyton said. “That works for me.” She wavered then was gone leaving laughter in her wake.

He centered himself then connected with her mentally. Wesley smiled turned then started to run. Time for the hunt.

Copyright © Taige Crenshaw, 2017.
All Rights Reserved.

This Snippet Serial is part of the Unbound Escapades a multi-part Snippet Serial and best read in order for the most enjoyment.

This Snippet is part of Blackstone Haven Bonds – to read more of this Snippet Series go here. For more on info about Snippet. Enjoy!

Want to read the book on this couple get Power of Attraction here:

Universal: http://bit.ly/bh-powerofattraction
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MnDG4V
Nook: http://bit.ly/2WG9FkL
Apple Books: https://apple.co/47dAVYE
Kobo: http://bit.ly/2WpYsFP

Want to check out the rest of series here’s Blackstone Haven ~ series page ~ https://bit.ly/blackstonehaven and/or Amazon series page ~ https://amzn.to/340wBfU.

#paranormal #BlackstoneHaven #Romance #amreading #Snippet

This as well as sneak peeks, deleted scenes, Snippet (a brief scene that’s after the end of the story that features a couple/some of characters from one of my published books/series), and many other things are at times posted to my group on facebook Word Slinger Café before it is posted anywhere else. 🙂