With a loud splash, the group broke through the surface of the water, taking big gulps of air.
The moment they'd entered the water ceiling, instead of falling right back out, gravity had reserved, telling them that they were at the bottom of a large body of water.
And now that they were at the top, it was easy for Zuzu to control the water and guide them onto the only shore that they could see.
They emerged from the water one by one, their limbs feeling sluggish, and their hearts thudding in their chests.
Gasping, coughing, and soaked to the bone, they dragged themselves onto the hard, dark rock of the shore.
Each movement was heavier than it should be. It was as if they were walking around with huge rocks tied to their backs. The exhaustion they'd ignored for days had returned with a vengeance that could not be ignored.
Ren was to stumble onto the island, carrying Lilith in his arms. Her body was still warm but limp, her hair clinging to her cheeks and shoulders.
