Bachelors & Bridesmaids Box Set by Barbara Freethy

Author:Barbara Freethy [Freethy, Barbara Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fog City Publishing

Chapter Nine

She was going to die.

Liz clung to the bar as the car swerved around a sharp curve, then down a stomach-dropping fall and up and over another track heading straight for the loop that would turn them completely upside down. It was there before she knew it. One minute she was looking at the sky, and the next, she was heading straight toward the ground. Then she was jerked up again. Her body seemed to be flying around the seat. She prayed that she would stay inside the car as the wind stung her face as they spun around another screaming curve. One more sharp fall, another hairpin turn, and then the coaster came to a crashing stop.

Her chest heaved with terror-filled breaths, her stomach churning, her eyes darting every which way as she tried to focus, tried to tell herself she was safe. The ride was over.

"You made it, Liz," Michael said, putting his hand over hers. "You did it."

"Are you sure we're not dead?"

"Positive." He laughed and jumped out of the car, extending his hand to help her out.

She gladly took his hand, not at all sure she could actually get out of the car on her own. She was still shaking as they walked toward the exit, and she found herself hanging onto Michael's hand and clinging to his side. They left the ride area and headed toward a bench a dozen yards away.

She sat down hard, her head still spinning. She didn't know where to look; the world was moving in front of her.

"Liz," he said sharply, squatting in front of her, his hands on her knees now. "Focus. Look at me."

She followed his order. "I'm trying, but there are three of you right now."

"Just keep your gaze on one point."

She drew in a couple more deep breaths, relieved when her vision started to improve. "There's only one of you now," she muttered.

"Happy to hear it. Can I get you some water?"

"I just need to breathe for a minute."

"Okay." He gave her a worried look. "Are you going to be sick?"

"I'm hoping not." She wished she could be more confident, but her stomach was threatening to make that a lie.

"Keep breathing. Let things settle down."

His calm voice was surprisingly helpful. A few minutes later, she started to feel like she might be out of the throw-up zone. "It's better," she said. She put hands over his and gave him a weak smile. "Thanks."

"You're welcome." Relief filled his gaze. "You're going to be all right. Especially when you start to realize that it's over. You're done with the last hurdle here at Playworld."

That did help speed her recovery. "I like the sound of that."

"Did you have any fun at all?"

"Are you crazy?" she asked in amazement. "Who could have fun on that?"

He laughed. "Millions of people. It's the most popular ride in the park."

"It was horrible. I never ever want to do that again."

"I wouldn't put that quote in your PR pitch."

She made a face at him.

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