Chasing Treasure: Granite Lake Romance by Jody A. Kessler

Author:Jody A. Kessler [Kessler, Jody A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: contemporary romance new adult romantic comedy
Publisher: Jody A Kessler
Published: 2017-04-04T07:00:00+00:00

Fifteen

PERHAPS IT WAS the rushing wind of the rotor wash, or the rumble of the engines, or maybe she happened to come to, but Treasure woke to a scene of surreal chaos. As the blast of wind hit the remains of the campfire, sparks circled through the air like frantic lightning bugs. Intrusive spotlights cut through the pitch-black night. Thunderous roars vibrated through her body and ricocheted off the canyon walls. The disorientation made her cling to the Earth as if the sky was falling. Realizing a helicopter hovered overhead, Treasure jolted out of her stupor and pried her stiff, aching body off the ground. Someone in a reflective suit began a descent from the open door of the chopper.

The florescent orange rescue suit was a beacon of hope in the spotlights. Before she knew it, a man unclipped his harness and sent the cable back up. He turned to Treasure and she imagined Bodie’s strong face and imploring eyes. In the moment, she didn’t care if she were hallucinating Bodie as her savior and hero. All she cared about was Vanessa’s chances of survival now seemed probable. How long had she been unconscious? It was dark out and she thought she tended the fire for hours but couldn’t say. Treasure bent over Vanessa. She didn’t wake up with the arrival of Search and Rescue. Her mind began going through the protocol for moving Vanessa safely.

“Treasure?” Bodie yelled at her back.

“Vanessa has a possible concussion with a contusion and laceration to the left posterior skull. Her right ribcage is fractured near ribs seven and eight and her left kneecap is most likely broken.”

“Treasure!” he yelled again. His words forced her to stop talking and look at him.

Treasure stopped the medical speak and peered at him closely. “Bodie?”

“It’s me, Treasure. Thank God, you’re alive.”

His arms moved around her in an encompassing, possessive hold. Treasure’s sore ribs ached but she ignored the pain and clung to him.

Bodie raised his radio and gave instructions to send down the stretcher for Vanessa. He refused to let Treasure help as he strapped Vanessa in. Bodie steadied the stretcher so it wouldn’t spin before it returned to the waiting crew aboard the chopper.

As they waited for the basket to come back down, Bodie examined Treasure, even though she already gave him the rundown on her injuries. She heard his quick, clear directions regarding the rescue basket. Then his lips found hers in a brief kiss that shared warmth and assurance she was going to be all right.

“Hang tight. I’ll be right behind you.”

Treasure knew she was secure in the basket, but fear-charged endorphins pounded through her body as she began the ascent toward the hovering helicopter. With his encouraging words still fresh in her mind, she lifted away from Bodie and overwhelming waves of fear wracked her system. She told herself to remain calm and breathe. It’s what she would say if she were talking to a patient. A few deep breaths moved in and out of her lungs before a man pulled her into the door.

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