The Witch and the Hellhound (The Seaforth Chronicles Book 2) by Smash B.J

Author:Smash, B.J. [Smash, B.J.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2013-03-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

We didn’t stop until we reached the wood line of Merribay. From there we made our way down to the ocean. Solstice stood on the cliffs, observing us. The cool, brisk air smelled briny, and the morning sunrays shimmered atop the water and surf. The vast ocean that lay before me was glorious, a set of rays appearing like heaven itself shone down upon it. I wish that we had time to swim in its depths; this ocean always called to me. I think it had something to do with its occupants, the merpeople. They had a way of enticing people.

My thoughts turned to Drumm. I remembered the few times we had visited the ocean, the sun shining on his angelic face, his turquoise eyes sparkling like jewels.

My feet sunk into the cool, wet sand, making them feel like they were being cleaned by a loofah.

Closing my eyes and pulling fresh air into my lungs, I focused on the task at hand. I called up my courage. This had to be one of the craziest things I’d ever been asked to do, and there had been some pretty outrageous requests from Izadora in the past.

Letting the air out, and opening my eyes at the same time, I walked forward into the lapping waves; white foam clung to my legs. Knee deep, I paused and looked at the ring on my right ring finger. The amethyst seemed to glow, it knew what was about to happen.

Bending down, I felt my long, golden hair fall about my face. “I’m about to do it, Lucian,” I said over my shoulder in warning.

“I know. I don’t like it, either.” He puffed out air. “Just get it done.”

My fist went forward on its own accord; my brain never gave it the signal to do so. Surprisingly enough, I didn’t falter and my hand did not shake. The ocean floor stared back up at me, with many colorful shells in the sand. My heart beat quickly as I gently placed the tip of the ring to the water.

Almost instantly, a ripple expanded, getting larger and spreading out to sea.

I lifted my head and looked toward the horizon. Immediately, dark gray clouds formed and, like falling dominoes, quickly made their way toward us. Fog formed as well, drifting in and circling us. The sun could no longer be seen behind the heavy clouds, and light raindrops fell from the sky.

The ocean had changed to the complete opposite of what it had been just moments ago. From glorious to ominous.

“Oh boy. What have I done?” I said as I stood.

Lucian stood a few feet behind me, and when I turned to see his reaction, he absentmindedly had his left hand cupping his face and squeezed. His lips puckered out like a fish. “This doesn’t look too promising, does it?” he said, dropping his hand.

“Nope,” I replied.

We didn’t have to wait too long before a boat could be seen slowly drifting in with the fog. The boat had been painted black, and a mermaid with red eyes and shark teeth garnished the side.

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