Ariel POV

"Ariel, stop! Wake up! He's gone!"

"No! He's still here! I have to find him!"

I was searching for Lucian near the coral rocks. The waves were crashing, but that wasn't a reason to give up. Everyone said Lucian was dead, but I was sure he was still alive. The mate bond I had with him still felt strong. They said it was just my imagination, but I knew it was real.

"Luna, please." Maxime was also trying to convince me. "The Pack can't be without a leader. You have to go back and make ...