The Darkest Evening
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| Title: | The Darkest Evening |
| Publisher: | Lionheart Distribution |
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| Author(s): | LilyK |
| Cover Artist(s): | Lilac |
| Illustrator(s): | Lilac |
| Date(s): | June 2003 |
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| Genre: | slash |
| Fandom: | The Sentinel |
| Language: | English |
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The Darkest Evening is a 100-page slash novel by LilyK.
Summary
From the distributor:
Injured in a car accident and suffering from amnesia, Blair falls into the hands of a woman who works to convince him that they are lovers. Meanwhile, Jim is dealing with recent changes in his and Blair’s relationship, and his own new feelings for Blair as he struggles to find his missing partner.
Excerpt
Blair set out early with what he thought was a reasonably good map and some hints from the motel concierge about several off-the-beaten-path sights to see. He had easily found the two pueblos he had wanted to visit and he also made some good purchases of pottery he had admired from a roadside stand, but he had planned on being back in his motel room hours before. However it was dark before he realized how late it really was and he berated himself for his failure to keep track of the time.
With the decision made to turn around, Blair barely had time to start to slow down when a small herd of antelope, chased by a couple of scrawny coyotes, ran out into the road directly in front of his vehicle. Startled, he tried to avoid the animals, turning the wheel too sharply to the right. The right wheels went off the side of the pavement into a rut washed out by the last few sudden rainstorms, and he lost control of the vehicle. It lumbered along the shoulder for a few yards before it careened down a steep, gravel-covered ravine, rolled once, then landed on its wheels with a groan of metal and plastic. Blair had the good sense to be wearing his seatbelt and the vehicle, being a new model, was equipped with airbags. Unfortunately, his roadside purchases included several large pieces of pottery, one of which turned into a dangerous projectile. While the vehicle rolled, the pot struck him hard on the side of the head. He was unconscious before the car came to its sudden stop at the bottom of the hill.
Jim Ellison started, coming awake quickly at a small sound. Thinking he had heard Blair come into the loft, he adjusted his eyesight to the darkness and looked around. He took several moments to scan his surroundings before remembering that Blair was out of town and wouldn't be home for two more days. He had fallen asleep while watching television and must have been dreaming, he figured. Stretching on the too-small sofa, Jim decided he might as well be comfortable, so he turned off the television and climbed the stairs to his room. He crawled into bed and lay still for a few minutes, thoughts concentrated on Blair. A wave of apprehension hit him hard and he immediately knew that something was wrong. Jim cleared his mind completely and centered himself mentally. He searched for the connection with his Guide. After several long, futile minutes, he sat up and ran a hand down his face. Worry etched itself in the lines around his pursed lips.