This update is to let everyone know that I'm halfway done with the first chapter of the rewrite. And just to entice all of you on what to expect (both literary and content wise) in this revised story, here is the opening scene for chapter one:

I was walking through a fairytale-green, primitive forest. The haunting organic incense swirled around me, reeking of old age and pulp. The arthritic bodies and limbs of every tree I passed reached up toward the heavens. The foliage flanked the dirt trail, becoming thick and lush, making it difficult on either side to pass. The fluid whistles and warbling strophes of shrikes were heard high above in the canopies. Their phrases alerted the others around them, knowing I was straying through their territory. The further I went, the more enchanting it became.

Everything fell away as I arrived at an open field, laden with bright blue tulips and pale pink columbine. Clouds latched to the unending cocktail-blue sky with the sun shining like a gold medallion. I continued my journey ahead, my eyes drifting at the vast beauty of the land. They came to rest on the beautiful creature before me, standing next to the lone Norway maple as she sniffed the camomile bouquet in her hands. Sensing my presence, she lifted her gaze at me, her breathtaking smile radiating warmth throughout my body.

No words could describe how gorgeous and elegant this mortal of God was. Her pear figure sat well on her thin, petite body and her complexion had an impeccable, fair hue. My fingers brushed away the swirls of caramel-brown from her heart-shaped face, flowing over her shoulders as it blew in the summer wind. Caressing her cheek, I leaned in and lightly grazed my lips on hers, lingering long enough to show my undying love for this woman. The taste of her Cupid's bow cherry lips was succulent, sultry and velvet soft. I pulled away and placed my forehead against hers, staring in to her dreamy, bliss-blue eyes, my vision in a slight cloud of lust.

"I will never let go. I will never lose hope. I feel it in my heart and soul. You have been my true love since the beginning of time. It's been written in the stars." My desire for her echoed in my whispered tone. Her eyes welled with tears, her lips forming a slow smile.

"The fire from a candle may die, but the love you have given me will always burn in my heart. I cannot think of loving anyone else the way I love you. You are my life. My one true love." Her dulcet voice was sweet and enchanting as any songbird. She brushed her savory lips on mine once again, so innocent and tentative yet full of passion.

What do you think of this teaser? Please let me know! I would love to hear from you.