Chapter 133
Euphoria mentally cheered, "That crab is a hero!" Then, she held her breath as she plunged into the water.
Luce grabbed her instantly and hauled her toward the surface, the lion cubs and Cara trailing closely behind.
Ghost Island loomed just ahead.
Luce assessed the situation: Euphoria's bubble was destroyed, making her vulnerable, and the relentless mermaids would be back on their trail any second. "Euphoria, we need to hide on Ghost Island," he urged. It was their only viable option.
Euphoria, fully aware of the danger, nodded in agreement.
Luce carried Euphoria with the cubs clinging to his back, swimming toward the island with desperate speed.
They reached the shore, and as Euphoria felt the solid ground beneath her feet for the first time in days, a wave of relief washed over her. The three little ones scampered onto the sand, shaking themselves dry with a few vigorous motions.
