Flipped Off by Zenina Masters Read Free Book Online

can’t breathe water.”
    She sent out a pulse and called backup. Adam stiffened behind her, and she smiled slightly. He was learning.
    “Why are you smiling, bitch?”
    She laughed. “You saw me. Saw what I am, and you still call me bitch? You are a very stupid man.”
    She stepped toward him, and he tightened his grip on the weapon.
    Adam, when I move, get the guys to safety.
    I am not going to watch you get shot.
    Remember who my mother is.
    She caught his understanding before she took two steps toward the gunman. He fired at her, and she simply walked into the spray of bullets. He realized too late that he had picked the wrong target, but before he could turn the weapon on the others, she slammed her hand into his jaw and sent him tumbling overboard into the ocean.
    The sharks struck silently, frothing the water with blood. He didn’t even have a chance to scream.
    She tossed the gun overboard and walked back to the table that Alan had set up. She sat down and ate her sandwich without any further comment.
    Adam came to her and asked. “You called something, didn’t you?”
    She shrugged. “There is a great white nursery nearby. They needed a bit of a snack. I wouldn’t go in the water for an hour. The young ones aren’t too fussy.”
    The other three came in, and Rick sat with a thud. “You called sharks?”
    “I offered them a hunting opportunity. They accepted.”
    The guys looked at her nervously. She rolled her eyes. “Seriously? I turn into a giant mermaid, and it is the appearance of natural creatures that makes you nervous?”
    Adam smiled. “Dear one, I believe it is the bullet holes in your shirt that do not pierce your skin which has them wary.”
    She grabbed another sandwich. “Oh, that is just physiology on my mother’s side. Stone giant. Bullets can only chip my skin.”
    Adam smiled and pulled her against his side. “Ah, nothing like having a woman who can’t break.”
    “Yup. It is also why I am slow in the water compared to my kind’s normal speed.”
    She sat back and sighed. “That is better. It has been quite a while since I had a meal.”
    Lorai leaned against Adam and relaxed. “If you don’t mind, I would like to save swimming for tomorrow. I haven’t slept in some time.”
    She slumped against him and felt his arms come around her. She really hoped that they had gotten all of the pirates. She was in no shape to fight.
     
    When she woke, they were anchored in calm seas. She stretched and carefully sat up in the bunk. The pillow next to hers was dented, so she hadn’t been sleeping alone.
    She found the tiny shower and washed quickly, wringing her hair out before groping for a towel. A hand caught hers and placed the fluffy fabric in her hand.
    Adam grinned. “Good to see you up and about.”
    “Thanks. How long was I out?”
    “Two weeks. It seems you caught up on a lot of sleep.”
    She wrinkled her nose. “Sorry. I hope I didn’t worry you.”
    “I could feel your mind in mine, so I knew you were fine.”
    She smiled and wrapped the towel around herself. “I should have warned you, but it took so long for my mother to reply that I lost track of how much time had passed.”
    He lifted her chin on his knuckles and kissed her. “I am glad you are back.”
    Lorai smiled and whispered, “You couldn’t get to the deep water, could you?”
    He grinned. “No. I need you, Lorai.”
    She smirked. “Let me brush my hair and have something to eat. Do you have any coffee?”
    “Allow me to get you something to eat. I left some clothing for you on the bed. That shredded shirt was just too tempting.”
    Lorai laughed. “Do you have a brush or a comb?”
    He smirked. “Can’t you just use a fork?”
    She pushed him back and stalked out of the tiny shower area. “I fucking hate that movie.”
    She ransacked his space until she found a comb, and then, she sat on the bunk, starting at the bottom of her hair and working her way up to the top. She had a hairball the size of her