Saving Serena by Beverley Scherberger

Author:Beverley Scherberger [Scherberger, Beverley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Beverley Scherberger
Published: 2016-08-21T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

NIGHT SURRENDERED EASILY to the light of day as we found our way back to the cavern. We entered the opening and paused at the overhead ledge. I saw the entire sirene clustered around the leaders, anxiously awaiting our return. Tinami had told everyone that Nathan had led the group to rescue me and they were all eager to hear about the dolphins and the extraordinary beam of light.

Hands reached out to touch me as we swam toward Tinami and Saya. Voices called out. “Are you alright? What happened?” “What was that light? Where’d it come from?” “Did you talk to the dolphins?”

Finally, we stopped in front of the leaders. Saya smiled, rose, and gave me a sincere hug. Tinami then took my hands in both of his and said warmly, “Welcome back, Serena. We’re all glad you’re safe.”

I nodded and smiled broadly, thankful to be home.

He continued. “I’m sure you have an amazing story to tell, but you need rest, food, and time to settle your nerves. The story can wait. Tonight there will be a special dinner in the common room so everyone can attend—you can regale us all with your remarkable tale then. Go, now.”

Tinami ordered Nathan to check me over to be sure there were no lasting effects from the ordeal. The throng parted as we swam slowly out of the main cavern on our way to my room. I turned my head to speak to Nathan, saw a quick movement at the edge of the crowd, and instinctively stiffened as I recognized Valkar’s long black hair and shockingly violet tail. I gasped at the brazen hate on her face. Her narrowed eyes shot daggers at my heart right before she disappeared around a wall. I knew she had orchestrated my abduction and planned to let me die in that cell. With this scheme thwarted what would she do next?

When we reached my cubicle, Nathan wrapped his arms around me and held me so tightly I could hardly breathe. “I’m so thankful you’re safe. I don’t know what I would’ve done...” His voice broke and my heart constricted.

“Nathan, I’m fine. Please, let me breathe.”

He loosened his hold, looked into my face, and smiled tenderly. He was so shaken by the incident, I couldn’t bring Valkar’s name up just yet—I was afraid of what he might do.

“I’m exhausted and hungry. Can you please give me a quick once-over? Maybe by then the food will arrive.”

“I’m sorry, Serena. I’ll get you a snack first; we’ll do the physical afterwards. Sit here.” I sat on the edge of the bed while Nathan swam off. He had only been gone a minute when a servant arrived with my meal. I ate with gusto and Nathan found me in a better humor when he returned. He set the snack aside in case I should want it later. We chatted as I cleaned my plate, thankful to have a full stomach again.

After a brief physical, another hug, and a few loving kisses, Nathan tucked me into bed and promised to check on me later.

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