Starburst: Half Light by Alyssa Rose Ivy

Author:Alyssa Rose Ivy
Language: eng
Format: epub

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We moved into open waters, and the light rocking of the boat became something else entirely.

“We better strap in.” Gamble gestured to the buttons on the chair that must have activated the belts. “This is going to get worse before it gets better.”

“Great.” Angie pushed the button and strapped herself in. “Wonderful.” She put her hands around Malton to keep him secure on her lap.

The rest of us activated the straps as well. Gamble’s warning came just in time. The boat rocked back and forth insistently.

“Is this what those rides are like?” Malton asked after a large wave crashed into the side of the boat. “The ones that make you sick?”

“In some ways, but they end quickly. This is different. I wish I’d taken Dramine.” Angie was pale as a ghost.

“What’s that?” I asked.

“Sea-sickness medicine.”

Gamble laughed. “You Earthlings think of everything.”

Angie closed her eyes. “Hopefully it will be over soon.”

“In a few more hours.” Gamble straitened in his seat. “If we are lucky.”

“Few more hours?” Malton’s tail jerked out. “We have to put up with this for a few more hours?”

“Your alternative is to jump in the water and swim alongside us. We can meet you at the next shore,” Gamble teased.

“No.” Malton relaxed against Angie again. “That won’t be necessary.”

Angie snuggled Malton against her chest. “It’s okay. Just try to relax.”

I couldn’t help but wish I were the one snuggled against her. Who would have thought I’d ever be jealous of a dog?

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