Jewell (A Second Chance Novel Book 2) by DeSalvo Tina

Author:DeSalvo, Tina [DeSalvo, Tina]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2015-06-25T16:00:00+00:00

”Da car is on fire!” Tante Izzy shouted from somewhere not too far away from where Jewell remained in the wrecked car.

Oh, my God. Fire.

Smoke filled the cab. Jewell shoved at the deflated airbag. She twisted to unbuckle the seatbelt. It was locked so tight across her chest she could hardly move.

“There’s so much smoke, I can’t see Jewell!” Pearl screamed from outside the car. Jewell knew she had to get out right away, but her hands shook. Fear made her fingers clumsy. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. The red tab on the seatbelt was right there, but she couldn't depress the button to release the belt.

“Someone call nine-one-one! Get out of the car, Jewell!” She heard Ruby scream. “Hurry!"

The driver-side door flew open; a heavy arm reached across her body and unfastened the seat belt. With watery eyes Jewell looked up through the smoke. “Beau.” She wrapped her arms around his neck. “Fire. Help.”

“No fire, chère. It’s not smoke. It’s the powder from the airbag deploying. Relax. I got you.”

She rested her head against his chest, smelling his clean, warm scent. Even though she was shaking all over, she felt safe in his arms. Tears welled, blurring her vision. She cried for the loss of her perfect, honest, grand-mère. She felt she’d discovered that there was no Santa Claus all over again. And she’d crashed into this sad place using Beau’s beautiful car.

“Your car,” she said, her voice barely a whisper. She'd thought she’d hit the dry, empty bottom of her financial barrel and was now finally starting to refill it. But God had a wicked sense of humor. She'd have to sell her organs to pay for this damage. “I’m sorry. Oh, God. I’m sorry. I wrecked your beautiful car.”

“It’s okay.” She tried to get out of the car but he stopped her. “Hang on. Relax.” He eased back, squatted next to her. “Are you hurt?” His voice was calm, but his eyes were intense, studying her eyes before examining her body.

“I’m fine.” Except for the emotion clogging her throat and making it hard to breathe. “I’ve got to tell Mimi I’m not hurt.” Still she thought of her frail grand-mère. She couldn’t be angry with her. Disappointed. Hurt. Yes, those things, but Mimi was too childlike for Jewell to be angry. “She’ll be frantic.”

“She knows you’re okay. Ruby is with her.” He stared hard into her eyes as she shifted to try to get out again. He shook his head. “I know you want out, but we need to wait for the paramedics to make sure you’re okay before you move around. It’s safer to stay still and in place.” His eyes softened. “And since you know there is definitely not a fire and the airbag powder is settling, it’s all good.”

“All good? Really? Have you seen your car?” Her voice caught. She realized she needed to see his car. She tried to get out once more, but Beau stopped her. “I’m okay.” The damage must be bad for him to be so concerned about her injuries, she realized.

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