The Blood Moon Ascendance
Without even turning to face him, I instinctively issued a warning to Lycidas, my voice dripping with irritation and frustration.
"Hey, Lycidas," I called out, my tone firm, "don't you dare try to push me into the water."
But before I could react, his laughter filled the air, and I felt his hands on my shoulders, propelling me forward with surprising force. With a startled cry, I tumbled into the water, my turban held tight against my head to prevent it from being swept away by the current.
The shock of the cold water enveloped me as I plunged beneath the surface, my lungs burning with the need for air. With practiced ease, I ki