Something was very wrong. It hit both Pheyus and Shayla the same instant, prompting them to immediately pick up speed. This time, however, nothing was chasing them.
It was the company. Their images and echoes reached the two Stenella shortly before dark. They still had nearly a half hour’s worth of traveling before they reached the group, so there was nothing they could do but speed on and listen for clues. For Shayla and Pheyus, the danger was past. They were back in familiar waters, and too close to the company for anything to get them before they reached safety. The problem was, the company didn’t sound like much of a haven at the moment. Something was truly amiss.
It was the nets. Pheyus finally recognized the horror and confusion of a company in distress. The horror was behind the
