Against Dark Tides (Beneath Black Sails, #2)

by Clare Sager

“Oh, and”—Perry raised her eyebrows as they all turned back—“I know we’re talking about explosions, but please try to do it safely, for all our sakes.”

“You have to do the best with what you’ve got. That’s all anyone can do.”

In the waves, the creature convulsed, frothing the water as each tentacle shuddered. Pain! The word lanced through Vice’s mind. Not her own thought. Not her own pain. Hurt! Something brushed her awareness—something old. No!

Poor thing.