"Relax. It'll be fun."
The wave hit.
Their boat was lifted like a toy and tossed sideways.
They crashed into the water and there was a loud crack, the entire boat tilting hard.
Vines grabbed onto the two halves of the boat, sewing it together before the whole thing could sink.
They'd stopped themselves from sinking into the Mare Dulce, but there was no stopping the boarding.
The Tidecallers leapt across like panthers. One landed directly in front of Ren, spear pointed at his throat.
Ren raised his hands, a big smile on his face. "We surrender."
The warrior stared at him, confused.
"Seriously. This was the plan."
Thorn groaned from where he sat, soaked to the bone. "This was NOT the plan."
Lilith stood slowly, dripping wet, her hair matted to her skull. The Tidecallers on the boat eyed her warily but did nothing.
Elias removed his hand from the sword at his hip. "I don't even care anymore."
