Beyond The Sea Novels & Stories

Time inside this suite becomes something viscous and cruel. Minutes stretch like hours. I no longer know if thirty minutes or three hours have passed since the door closed with that final click. The digital clock on the nightstand reads 23:47, but the black sea beyond the panoramic windows offers no clues. Only the constant rocking of the Noel Imperial reminds me that we are in the open ocean, far from everything and everyone.

"June we are miles away from the beach. How can the sea be here in the middle of the land?" "It is not a flood, Mom " June yelled over the roar of the water. She pointed at the computer screen. The "Atlantis Protocol" signal was flashing. "They are using the gravity machines. They are pulling the ocean across the land like a carpet. They are moving the sea to us!"

"That depends on what you tell me, Ma'am. You saw how my mate killed off everyone you came with, so we're strong enough to protect you. You don't have to die. Just be forthcoming with me." "We're from the Kingdom beyond the mountains," the smallest girl said, her voice shaking, "and you're not strong enough to defeat him. He has the army of all the Packs in his pocket. He will come soon." "Marisa!" Alvira snapped at her but I was done listening. I found Genevieve quickly where she was training. "I spoke to them." "Did they tell you anything?" I told her and she shook her head. "Beyond the Northern mountains? We have a large ocean there. How can they cross?"

A strong sense of serenity overcame Catherine as she stared in excitement at the expanse of blue that lay before her. Fading rays of lights danced delicately across the water, birthed from the afternoon sun that both hindered her sight and made the view even more beautiful. Joe summons his power to make them cross fast and smooth. But it would take them a couple of days to arrive at the Woodland.

Then, I shoved the stunned sound technician aside and inserted my military-grade USB drive. "Members of the press and everyone watching online. Today, not only have I returned alive, but I've also brought you all a real deep-sea documentary." I pressed play. The screens immediately cut away from the fake memorial footage and displayed the 4K high-definition audio and video from the deep-sea black box. "Stop playing dead! Just save your oxygen and start swimming up already! Zachary's dream is riding on you!" "Summer had my kid just to keep you around as her personal ATM!"

I staggered, blinking as my senses scrambled to adjust. Before us stretched a vast, endless sea. Dark blue water rolled violently against jagged rocks, waves crashing with a force that made the ground tremble beneath my feet. The horizon seemed to swallow the sky whole. I had never seen anything like it. Not even in visions. Not even in dreams. My heart thundered, awe and dread tangling in my chest. Behind us, far away, I knew the gravity of what had just happened was settling on everyone we left behind. Veylor’s final words in the Nexus rang too clearly in my mind. He had not exposed me outright, but he had not protected the lie either.

The waves lapped against the hull, indifferent to the violence that had taken place just hours ago. “Set course for home,” he said quietly, eyes fixed on the horizon. The sea stretched before them, open and endless, carrying promises of safety, warmth, and freedom. The engines hummed, slow at first, then gaining strength. The boats cut through the water, leaving the island—and the horrors it contained—behind. Inside the cabin, Isadora finally allowed herself to breathe fully. She leaned back, glancing at Alessandro once more. He met her gaze briefly, nodding slightly. No words were needed; the unspoken acknowledgment of their survival was enough.

I didn't dare look behind me. But it followed. I could feel it. The thing from beyond. When we reached the water's edge, I collapsed to my knees. The river should've offered safety, sanctuary. But it boiled, bubbles rising, steam rising higher. Malen cried out and fell, convulsing. His body twisted unnaturally, veins glowing a violent purple. I screamed and reached for him. I wanted to save him at all costs. He didn't deserve so much pain. It hurt me to see him like this.

Dom’s teeth moved over my skin and I let out a sigh of pleasure. He growled against my skin, the sound going straight to my core. “Let’s finish our drinks, then I want to fuck you on the beach.” ***Dom POV*** Sarah and I lay under the sun, looking out at the blue water of the ocean. The drinks were strong and fruity. I thought about what Sarah had told me about her ex. I’d barely been able to contain my wolf when she’d told me that she’d planned to propose to her ex. The beast and I had both wanted to hunt down the man, to make him pay for how he’d hurt what was ours.

It didn't last long because Lyla came into the picture, causing Aria to leave with her daughter. “I knew you'd be excited. You have been in the hospital for a long time, so I thought you'd need some creamy goodness” Sebastian says, causing me to chuckle at the last sentence. “Uh… aren't we going in. You've been looking at the exterior for over five minutes and I can't wait to get my favorite, mouthwatering mango flavor. C’mon already.” He whines and tugs at my hand like a five year old, causing me to hold my laughter. I follow him inside the stop, inwardly laughing at the thought of his pack members seeing their alpha whining like a child.