Chapter 26
“I have to get to my rock.” Maggie’s arms shook as she pushed against Bertrand’s grip. “I have to make sure my house is safe.”
“There is nothing you can do to protect your home from the storm,” Bertrand said. “We need to get inside.”
“I have time to make it to the sea,” Maggie said.
Lightning streaked across the sky as though the Siren herself laughed at Maggie.
Maggie’s toe caught on the uneven street.
Alden wrapped his arm around her waist, holding her steady as the rain slicked the stone.
“Why?” Maggie asked. “Why is she doing this?”
The door to Bertrand’s house swung open as they stepped under the overhang.
Thunder shook the street as Alden slammed the door shut behind them.
“Is the storm a bad thing?” Alden leaned against the door.
“Yes.” Maggie marched up the st
