Chapter 65: Meeting Again

The reef is breathtaking, vibrant with bioluminescent coral and swaying kelp that glows faintly in the gentle currents. Sha'rel pauses at its edge, letting the water's rhythm wash over her. Her fingers trail along the coral, her mind wandering—until she senses the shift.

A presence.

She turns slowly, her gills flaring as she scans the water. And there he is. Kyren.

He hovers a short distance away. His large, reflective eyes meet hers, and for a moment, neither of them moves. It is the same as before—a strange, unspoken connection that neither fully understands.

Sha'rel hesitates, her tail flicking nervously. She should leave. The elders' warnings echo in her mind, but curiosity holds her in place. Kyren, however, is not so hesitant.