(XAVIER POV)
I watched as Aria made her way down into the sacred water. She seemed hesitant and I could feel nervousness through our bond. I was tempted to send her words of encouragement through our mind link but something told me she needed to do this for herself without my interference. She looked like a Goddess herself in her white dress adorned with feathers. I had to admit Manuel was an amazing dress designer. He made them fit her beauty and her confidence not to outshine her.
Finally down in the water up to the middle of her rib cage I watched as she stilled watching the water intently. I could hear whispers from others as the water didn't move not one ripple. Just as the whispers picked up there was motion in the water. It was hard to see from where I was standing but it looked
