The crushing ocean abyss was a silent, black grave.
Miles beneath the churning surface, the icy pressure slammed against us with the force of falling mountains. Sinking debris from the shattered Shadow’s Wake tumbled down through the dark like dying meteors, disappearing into the endless depths.
Cold water rushed into my lungs, freezing my chest from the inside out. But before the dark could pull me under, a hand locked around my wrist with desperate, unyielding strength.
Gideon pulled me flush against his chest.
I’ve got you, his voice echoed directly inside my mind, vibrant and fierce through our mate bond. Breathe, Lyra
Gideon slammed his left palm against mine, interlocking our fingers. The dual mark on our palms ignited into a blinding nova of royal gold and starry shadow. The el
