Peter loved Kate with all his being, but that didn't mean he'd tolerate an ultimatum from her.
For Sneak Peek Sunday we share six paragraphs from a published work or a WIP (work in progress).My submission for this week is from my 5th book, and newest release, Acting Lessons.
He was a strict and demanding college professor turned professional director who excelled at giving acting lessons. She was his shy and uncertain former student who became a professional actress under his tutelage. They fell in love, married, and won two Tony Awards before tragedy struck and a simple kiss ripped them apart.
After a six month separation, Peter Thorton decides to take matters into his own hands by making his famous wife, Kate, an offer she wouldn't refuse. Plainly put, he wants her back and he intends to do whatever is necessary to achieve his goal, even if it means giving his stubborn, willful leading lady a daily reminder over his knee that she promised to obey him.
In this scene, which occurs early in the first chapter, Peter Thorton, seated comfortably in an agent's office, is attempting to convince his wife, Kate, to give their marriage a second chance by signing her to appear with him in a College Summer Stock production of "Kiss Me Kate." Kate isn't sure she can trust Peter with her heart again, since she believes he's been unfaithful to her, but she's never stopped loving him. And though Domestic Discipline originally played a part in their marriage, their last two years together had them living like polite strangers sharing the same house. Peter realizes he made a mistake in letting Kate do as she pleased, so he's determined to rectify matters immediately, however, Kate is suspicious.
"Where is this summer stock
theater anyway?" she asked, neither caring about the location, nor ready
to commit to the venture.
"Upper New York State. In the Adirondacks."
"So, what else, if anything, is
around there?"
"Nothing much. The college provides the primary source of
entertainment for the locals. This
program is meant to give students a realistic appreciation for working in a
regional theater, which I am confident your knowledge and experience will prove
of immense benefit."
"Flatterer," she murmured
under her breath, wondering just how far he'd be willing to go.
Hmm. Kate's not quite ready to trust her former husband again, but he can be very convincing when he chooses to be. Still, she doubted he'd agree to her conditions.
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