Page 93 of Poseidon's Trident
Either way, we need to be on our guard. This island shouldn’t be here.
“I was just carted in a net across the fucking ocean,” I yell as I make it to shore.
“Half Moon Bay is gone,” he says, hanging his head.
“I know. There was a tsunami.” I stomp toward him through the sand.
Thad raises a hand and the water in my clothes and hair fly to the palm of his hand. He stares out at the ocean as the waves lap at the shore. It’s the calmest I have seen the turbulent sea since we went on this mission.
“The others should be here soon. My friends were able to get you all out before Chrysoar was born,” Thad says.
“A little warning would have been nice, Thad. I thought I was being attacked and kicked him in the face.” I cross my arms.
Thad bursts into a fit of laughter. “I bet my father’s captain of the guard loved getting kicked in the face by a demigod.”
“He said he forgives me.” I shake my head.
I scan the horizon but see no sign of the others. Where are they? My rescuer said the only thing we had to worry about were sea monsters but what about sharks? Could they attack or are they a part of Poseidon’s kingdom?
“Don’t worry, Beth. They’re safe. The guard is protecting them as they bring them closer to the island.” Thad pats my shoulder.
“I don’t think there is a safe place in the entire world, Thad,” I grumble.
“Let me out,” Raven’s scream reaches me from the ocean, and I step toward the waves.
Thad drops a hand on my shoulder, stopping me from rushing back into the water. “Most of the guard doesn’t speak English as well as the captain so they likely don’t know what’s happening.”
“Raven,” I call out. “Don’t fight. They’re friends.”
“B?” she shouts again. “Where are you?”
“I’m on the island. You’re going to have to swim.”
“This asshole won’t let me out of this fucking net.”
Thad chuckles and shakes his head. “I knew this wasn’t the greatest plan, but I did what I had to do on the fly.”
“I get it, but your father may have one less guard if we don’t do something,” I say.
Thad stomps to the water and places his hand in the waves. A huge splash sounds and then a scream of absolute fury from Raven.
“What the fuck,” she bellows.
“You have to swim, Raven,” I shout. “They can’t bring you to shore.”
“Fucking hell,” Raven yells when there’s another splash and I scan the water for any sign that she’s in distress.
Thad stands and crosses his arms, no longer communicating with the guard. “She’s swimming through the water. Nothing will touch her. Jayden is close too.”
Jayden. Thank the gods. The water ripples as Jayden stands, wading through the waves. How did he get here faster than Raven? I didn’t even hear him like I did her. I race to the edge of the water and jump into Jayden’s arms, kissing him hard.
“Beth, thank the fates. You went under the water, and then I couldn’t find you.” He squeezes me closer.
“I was rescued but I thought I was being attacked. Thad failed to mention he called in backup, but I’m glad he did.” I kiss Jayden again.
“Oh no, I’m not a drowned rat or anything,” Raven snarks as she splashes through the sea.
“You were loud. I knew where you were.” I smirk.
