Chapter 22: QuannaThe monster hissed, showing its giant teeth, then closed its mouth and dove back under the water. Kett and Lyrra had their knives out, while trying to stay afloat. They had no idea how deep the canal was, but from what they'd heard, very large ships passed through these waters. The beast could strike from anywhere. These thoughts all flashed through their heads while they tried to get to safety.
Lyrra had almost made it to the muddy bank when Kett rose out of the water, like he suddenly knew how to fly. A startled sound escaped him as he tried to keep his balance, realizing he was atop the beast's head. The beast slithered up, almost like it was balancing the man on his head like a plaything. The wormy arms slithered excitedly. The beast stopped rising and opened its jaw
