“Don’t worry, Cassie. Your father sent me. He is waiting for you ... you will be away from here soon. You are safe now, with me.” He took a step. She did not move. She hunched over herself, hunched over an object, but Leander could not make it out. It seemed she trembled in terror, understandably. But something was out of place—not right—though Leander chose to ignore it and focus on his rescue. The light flickered above. On and off, the light switched. The power of the sub had been depleted. The light went blank. Nothing. Blackness. Darkness. The sea for the first time felt cold to
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