This is a deleted scene from the book For Women Only, a Science Fiction Romance. Khyff is a master of pleasure with a tortured soul. Mehfawni wants to redeem the man her people destroyed. His fragile trust could be a response of love and a healing heart -- or a ruse for revenge.
Setting up the scene
Khyff is under orders to seduce Ambassador Mehfawni Ruh, or his brother will be allowed to die. If Khyff obeys, his brother will live.
All his life, Khyff has been forced into one compromising situation after another. Now, after getting to know Mehfawni, he is torn about hurting her. But what can he possibly do?
I deleted this scene because it didn't add to the overall story, but I've always liked it.
"Have you ever been to Kyrenie, Fawni?"
"No. Isn't that the firestorm planet? Have you been there?"
Khyff nodded.
"Lucky you! I've heard it's beautiful. What was it like?"
"Lucky? Do your people believe in hell?"
With a gasp, Mehfawni covered her mouth. "Yes."
"If you're bad in hell, they send you to Kyrenie."
She caught the flicker of a smile in his eyes. They both laughed.
"I'm sorry, Khyff." She slid her fingertips down his cheek and along his chin. "But I promise, you will never have to go back."
He pressed his brow against hers. "Thank you for saying that."
His relief smelled like the sweet fragrance of Vulits, clean and fresh. "No one will ever make you do anything you don't want to do again."
His scent abruptly changed and he turned his head. Why didn't he believe her? Was there some part of what she'd said that he thought was a lie? Mehfawni stroked her fingers into his hair and drew him closer for a quick kiss. "I want you to believe me, Khyffy." She pressed her cheek against his. "I want to make you feel safe."
With a sigh, Khyff took her hands and rested his brow against hers. "Please don't promise me anything. Promises only break your heart. Just love me."
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I love your Jawk cover. 🙂
Rose
Thank you Rose. 🙂
Forbid My Heart just got added to my TBR List! 🙂
LOL 🙂 Thank you, Paloma.
Cool giveaway! 🙂
Thank you Celine. I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for the freebie, Kayelle!
I love that you let us see that deleted scene. I’m doing something similar for tomorrow’s post, and I was really nervous about it. But I love how you worked it in. So clearly it can work how I want it to. Ha!
And thanks for stopping by earlier!
Thanks Kaitlin. I’ve been saving that scene for some time. 🙂 Glad to finally use it!
What a beautiful site you have! And Sci-Fi erotic romance? Yum! Thank you for the free read, too.
You’re so welcome. Thanks for popping in, Sheri.
Love the excerpt and covers You’re new one is stunning. Thanks for the freebie 🙂
Thank you and you’re welcome, Elise. 🙂
Smokin’ hot sex, humor and angst sounds like a great combo 🙂
LOL Shelly, isn’t that the truth? It sure fits this book.
Intriguing, and thanks for the free download Kayelle! I love this hop. Getting to know other authors is always a great experience.
I love these hops! I’ve had lots of hits so far, and I’m sure people are downloading the freebie. 🙂 Nice of you to pop in.
Lovely scene–very romantic. I had a scene in my second book my very wise editor made me take out, but I’ve saved it too, in a file marked tidbits. M. S.
I love those kinds of scenes. YOu never know where they’ll be useful.
That is so sweet!I love Khyff 🙂
Awww, thank you Danita. ^_^
Hi Kayelle:) I thought I was a member of all your sites, but apparently I missed this one (so now I’m following).
I’ve loved all of your covers, but Forbid My Heart…well, it takes my breath away *grins* In a very good way;)
Happy Hopping, Kayelle *Hugs!*
Hugs, Kay Dee. 🙂 I think we follow each other everywhere. We should compare notes. Sometimes I go to a site and think I’ve just discovered it, and find you and six others I follow are already long since hanging out. LOL Yeah that cover is awesome. I love it!
Stopping by to say hello on the hop. Writing Sci-fi seems like so much fun.
Thanks Katy. The fun part is creating the world you want. Ironically, that’s also the most work. 😉
Thanks for the freebie Kayelle! You have some awesome covers, I was looking a the sidebar with some of your books, really cool!
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Sweet, Kayelle! And that Author Alarm is new to me–just signed up! Woot!
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Thank you. 🙂 I signed up for my own name to see how it worked, and got the one email the day my last book came out. Love it! This is a good way to remember to grab that freebie!
Absolutely sexy and powerful. I’m in! Thank you for all that you’ve done for other authors. Your heart knows no bounds. Namaste!
Thank you Susan. (hugs) 🙂