There was a whump as I dove from the bow. I drove myself straight down and then out, back toward land. I swam underwater for as long as I could. When I finally surfaced, a wall of black smoke covered the water, and I caught sight of what was left of Fama’s boat still motoring out into the Gulf.
Moments later an explosion rocked the air and debris shot up into the sky.
I dove again and swam until my lungs were on fire.
This time when I surfaced there was only the faint smell of something burning.
It took me nearly twenty minutes to make it to land for two reasons. One, I was not a very good swimmer. And two, I had to swim at an angle to make sure the current wouldn’t reunite me with Fama.
I dragged myself onto the beach, took a minute to catch my breath and then got to my feet.
The sun was just coming up.
I’d always wanted one of those.
THE END
Also by Dani Amore
The Killing League
Death By Sarcasm
Dead Wood
The Garbage Collector
Hanging Curve
Scale of Justice
About the Author
Dani Amore is a crime novelist living in Los Angeles, California. You can learn more about her at http://www.daniamore.com
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