Flying Over the Waves by M. L. Buchman

Author:M. L. Buchman [Buchman, M. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Buchman Bookworks, Inc.

Chapter 11

Debbie lay quiet now, comfortable inside the circle of Silvan’s arms while they awaited the rescue team that would pluck them from the sea. Their helmets kept the worst of the howling wind at bay.

“You don’t need to worry about protecting me.”

Silvan’s shouted words were like a benediction. He might not understand that she hadn’t had a single thought of her own survival during the crash landing—she’d been shocked when she’d survived. But she’d known without a doubt that getting down on that hull had improved Silvan’s chances of survival. That was all that had mattered.

But maybe he was right. She didn’t need to protect him as if he could be erased from existence at any moment. He’d survived the gunfire and crash just as they’d survived dozens of missions.

When it was their time, like Junker and Tank, it would be their time.

Until then—

Debbie sat up as much as the pitching raft would allow and studied Silvan’s face. A few strands of his beautiful blond hair were finally long enough peek out from under the edge of his helmet.

“I’ve got an idea.”

His frown said that he couldn’t hear her.

She braced herself against his shoulders by curling her fists around his vest’s armholes. Then she leaned in and repeated her shout between his right cheek and the edge of his helmet.

“Bring it on, lady. If it’s a good one, I’ll put in a good word for you with the elf king.” His breath was warm against her chilled cheek.

“How about we just worry about protecting each other?”

“Sounds like a good plan.” Then Silvan’s face sobered, “How long were you thinking?” He had to repeat that more loudly.

When he did, Debbie couldn’t help but feel the warmth in her heart despite the hail and spray currently battering at them. “How long have you got?”

Silvan’s easy smile started slow but built big and then disappeared from view when he kissed her to seal the bargain.

Debbie let her heart ride the wave as it lifted the two of them out of the trough and over the top together.

She hoped they had a long, long time.

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