Carpathians' Shard (Steam & Aether Book 4) by Jaxon Reed

Author:Jaxon Reed [Reed, Jaxon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-07-31T16:00:00+00:00

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Water skimmed far below them as the Steel Comet raced for home. At this altitude the wave tops were barely discernible, but Rip could easily sense their movement. The sea slid below their feet like a blue carpet.

He smiled and murmured, “‘He'd fly through the air with the greatest of ease . . .’”

In the far distance, a thin line of land slowly thickened on the horizon in the early morning light. Seeing it, Rip smiled. He walked to the short set of steps leading to the passenger area and stuck his head out.

“Hey, honey, we’re close to home!”

In response, Blair groaned, holding her swollen belly from her position on the wicker seat. He hurried up the steps and kneeled down beside her, concern on his face.

“Hey. You okay? What’s going on? Talk to me.”

“I don’t feel so good . . . Ow!”

“What? Did the baby kick you again?”

“No it’s . . . Ow! I think it’s contractions.”

She looked at him with fear in her eyes and said, “The baby’s coming. Soon.”

“Just hold on. We’re getting there. The coast is in sight.”

He held her hand and felt her face. Blurring away to the mess, he came back in a flash with a wet towel, gently placing it on her forehead.

He looked over his shoulder and yelled, “Any way you can speed this tub up, Mr. Powell? We need to go faster!”

The captain snarled a string of curses back in response.

From the rear, they heard a sharp crack, like a small explosion. Instantly, the Steel Comet slowed down, drifting slightly to one side.

“What happened?”

Powell’s curses only grew louder.

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