The Black Magic Rose - a Free Online Love Story by Sky Taylor - Page 4

“He can’t get up,” Jackie informed, skipping to keep up with Kiera’s steps.  

For a moment, she contemplated picking up the child and carrying her, but she was already frightened. No need to add to her uncertainties. 

Jackie told her, “Jimmy got too close to the edge of the pond when he tossed in the lucky penny when he make his wish.” 

“I see,” Kiera eased out, hoping that the boy wasn’t hurt too badly. 

She relaxed as they rounded the last corner of the garden leading to the goldfish pond and she spied little Jimmy sitting on the wooden bench. 

“Ut oh,” he blurted out as he dusted his blue eyes over Kiera’s svelte form. “Now we’re in big trouble. Jackie, I told ya not to get her! I don’t want to be a toad-” 

“Calm down,” Kiera instructed, discarding Jackie’s hand and bending on one knee to inspect the damage. 

Didn’t look too serious - just a skinned knee. 

“Can you walk?” she asked. 

Jimmy shook his head positively, his blond curls wiggling in the process. He looked almost as frightened as his sister.