A Wraith Beneath the Tides (Beyond the Tides, #1)

by Emilia Jae

They had no idea who or what she was. A brave, knowing man would halt his efforts—a wiser man would run.

Within the sea, Esmyra was stealth incarnate—a wraith beneath the tides.

“I’m not the heir to the sea, Captain.” She paused as his eyes flared, his brows slowly creasing. “I am the sea. The storm. The depths. The monster within.”

Draevyn had never balked before a foe, never yielded. Yet, Esmyra was the only being he’d ever come across who had his body yearning to kneel.

The Phoenix and the siren moved as one, their powers creating a deadly dance.

“What is it that you want, Draevyn Rowe?” Draevyn opened his mouth to respond, but the words caught in his throat. His stare followed her. You, he was desperate to say.

“And I have news for you, little soldier. The only thing worth fearing here…is me.”

“Let this be an announcement to the realm that their chance has come and gone, and they will never receive one again.”

“And if they try, I will burn them alive.”

“I’m coming. I swear on every wretched fucking god who has hurt you, I’m coming for you.”