The Blood Moon Ascendance
"The water's great!"
I shook my head, my lips set in a stubborn line. "No way," I replied firmly, crossing my arms over my chest. "I'm not risking my life for a dip in the river. You are acting like a child! A particularly stupid child!"
Lycidas chuckled, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Oh, come on, Mia," he said, his voice coaxing. "Where's your sense of-"
But before he could finish his sentence, a blood-curdling scream pierced the air, and Lycidas disappeared beneath the surface with a splash. My heart stopped in my chest as I watched in horror, my mind reeling with disbelief.