Another Hump Day Hook!
The past couple of weeks poor Cole has been suffering the wrath of you readers because of the hooks I’ve been choosing to show. Cole is so good when he’s bad…but there are times when he is just good…and so I thought I’d let you see his softer side…This looks a little longer, but it’s dialogue w/ some short lines so I took a teeny bit of liberty.
I can’t go into details on this scene without giving away a lot…I’ll just let Cole shine for what it is:
This time she didn’t move, and he pressed his forehead to hers. “I ain’t gonna run. I’m right here. Can’t promise to be perfect.”
“Gee. What a surprise.”
“We’re gonna fight.”
“We do it so well.” She laughed weakly. Her hands clamped down on his neck. “I’ve needed you. I still need yo.u I need to know you’ll be there when I need you.”
“You got me.”
“All in?”
“All in.”
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Oh, that really is a softer side to him. I hope he means it. Great hook! 🙂
🙂 We’ll see if he means it…and just what exactly “all in” entails…and how far he’ll go to follow through.
So the tough guy is playing nice today…I like that 🙂
🙂 Yes he is. Around Jane…well, Jane is his kryptonite. 😉
Awesoem hook! Im interested I love a bad boy wiht a soft spot.
So do I, Cathy!! Glad you like it 🙂
Tough-guy tenderness, very well written. I love the intimacy in this scene: his forehead touching hers and two words, “All in.” Another great hook!
Thank you so much. I’m glad you appreciate the scene and the intimacy of it. That’s exactly what I was trying to convey.
Awww that was sweet and I sure hope he means it … softer side indeed!
Thanks, Alisha!! Yup, no one really sees it but Jane, but he’s got a soft side 😀
Tough guy’s soft side, I like it. Well done.
I do love a big guy with a hidden teddy bear feel for his woman. Great to see another side to Cole 😀 Thanks, Sarah!