Page 223 of Hidden Depths

The spray began to settle.

"We've got maybe fifteen seconds," I said.

Storm nodded.

"I can do it."

"I know."

Without another word, she spun the wheel.

Sea Whisper leaned hard to port.

The engines growled as she threaded toward the narrow passage.

The water changed color again.

Dark blue...

Green...

Then almost crystal clear.

Boulders appeared beneath us.

Close enough to touch.

Ben stepped onto the bridge.

"Storm..."

"I know."

"I've never seen water this shallow."

Storm never looked away from the channel.

"I have."

Behind us—

The first attack boat burst through the mist.

"They found us!" Ivy shouted.

"They think they have."

Storm whispered.

The passage curved sharply.

Within seconds, Sea Whisper disappeared behind a towering limestone outcrop.

The attackers kept racing straight ahead.

Past the opening.

Past us.