Sinister Winds (Storm Series Book 2) by Sherry A. Burton

Author:Sherry A. Burton [Burton, Sherry A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dorry Press
Published: 2024-04-26T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

After the short flight from Alanta to Norfolk, Abby stared out the window, watching as the plane landed, did a slight hop, and touched down once more. As it continued along the runway, the chimes of multiple cell phones rang through the cabin followed by the hum of voices speaking into their phones. Abby powered up her phone and texted Kevin to let him know her plane had landed, then stuffed the phone in her pocket and pulled her purse from under the seat, clutching it tight in front of her as the plane rolled to a stop. Abby watched as passengers rose and began pulling bags from the overhead compartments. Not too long ago, she’d arrived in New Orleans thinking she’d hit bottom with everything she had to her name stuffed into the confines of her car. Now, everything she owned was stuffed into the bag sitting in her lap. Granted, there was enough cash in the bag to buy anything she needed, but she couldn’t stop thinking that the cash was tainted. A part of her had actually been disappointed when Jefferies didn’t try to confiscate it. Cheer up, Abby, you’re scraping the bottom of the barrel; there’s nowhere to go but up from here.

The man who’d been sitting next to her stood, saw her looking, and motioned her out in front of him.

“Thank you,” Abby said, sliding out of her seat and following the line to exit the plane.

Belinda was waiting for her when she reached the waiting area and stepped up beside her as she walked. “The luggage area is this way. Take your time, it’ll be a few moments before the bags reach the turnstile.”

“I don’t have any bags,” Abby reminded her.

Belinda’s eyes grew round. “Shit, girl, I thought you just meant no carry-on.”

“Nope.” Abby laughed and waved a hand across her body. “This is everything I own.”

“You’ve lost your husband, had to be rescued by helicopter, and have nothing but the clothes on your back. I’m telling you, girl, I would be much more upset than you seem to be,” Belinda replied.

“I’ve cried a million tears in the last week. It doesn’t do anything but give me bags under my eyes.” Something Belinda said nagged at her. She stopped walking and turned to the woman. “How did you know about the helicopter?”

“ABBY!”

Abby looked to see a flash of pink at the end of the restricted – passengers only hallway. Tears sprang to her eyes at the sight of Kevin wielding a sign that read Welcome Home, Sunshine. They embraced, remaining intertwined for several moments as the stress of everything she’d been through melted away. Finally, she pulled back and was glad to see she wasn’t the only one blubbering like a baby. She looked for Belinda, thinking to introduce them, but the woman was nowhere to be seen. She turned her attention back to Kevin. “I’ve never been so happy to see anyone in my whole life.”

“Me too, Sunshine. You look a bit pale, though.

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