Resurfaced_A Little Mermaid Retelling_ by Wendi Wilson

Author:Wendi Wilson [Wilson, Wendi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-04-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

“Adrian, have you been on patrol since I got here?”

I barely let him set down the breakfast tray before I hit him with the question. He stares at me, a blank look on his face. I swim forward and grasp his shoulders.

“Patrol, Adrian. Have you had duty? Have you seen Bryce?”

I can almost see the light bulb blink on over his head as realization dawns on him. His face contorts from one emotion to another before settling on one that looks suspiciously like pity. Shaking his head, he backs out of my grip before speaking.

“I am sorry, Kai. I had patrol last evening. I did not feel his presence at any point in my rounds.”

“Okay.”

The word comes out sounding sullen, but I can’t help it. I had hoped that Adrian would have seen or felt something. Something that would reassure me that Bryce is okay.

“Hey,” Mom says, wrapping her arms around me from behind. “I’m sure he’s fine.”

“Yeah,” I say, nodding, “I’m sure he is, too.”

I hope I sound more convinced than I am. I don’t need everyone else worried along with me. We need to concentrate on getting out of here. We need a plan.

“Adrian,” I say, pulling away from my mom and stiffening my spine, “does anyone know you’re here?”

“Only the kitchen staff. They know I was bringing this food to you.”

“Is there any way you could stay here until lunch? Would you be missed?”

“I am sorry, Kai, but I cannot. I have training in the arena with my battalion this morning. Besides, the kitchen staff are prone to gossip, so I must return this tray within a reasonable timeframe.”

“What about after? Do you think you could sneak here to meet with us and the king? He said he would try to come up with a plan and we’re running out of time.”

“I understand your urgency, and I shall try.”

“Thank you, Adrian. Now,” I say, turning to the breakfast laid out on the table and motioning my parents toward it, “let’s eat so he can get out of here.”

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