Devils Breath (Sydney-Rye #5 - Emily Kimelman
Category: Mystery
Tags: Mystery, Thriller
At the end of a long journey, lightning flashed outside my windowI need more control., My hand jumped to Mulberrys forearm and squeezed. Shutting my eyes, I struggled not to picture the small plane cracking in half, my body flying through the air, still seat-belted to the beige leather chair; Blue, his paws grasping at empty space, disappearing into the bruise-colored clouds., The small jet shook and our pilots voice, smooth and steady, came over the loudspeaker, Sorry about the bumps. Well have you down in Miami in about twenty minutes. Just hold tight., Mulberry put his hand over mine. Dont worry, he said. Well be there soon. He smiled, making his crows feet crinkle. Mulberrys eyes were deep emerald with ochre and flashes of gold. I tried to smile back but could tell I was just giving grimace. Mulberry handed me his whisky and soda. I finished it off., The ice cubes danced in my empty glass. Then we were suddenly out of the clouds. Below us the ocean was close, steel blue with white
