The group had a momentary sense of peace when they continued rowing, and no sign of the Rusalkas appearing.
"Ryu, don't lean too much." Kai grabbed Ryu's clothes, afraid that a Rusalka would drag Ryu if he showed even an inch of his face on the water.
Ryu ignored him. His eyes were on the lake. He couldn't smell what was below, so he didn't know what to expect. But one thing was for sure . . . the rotten slimy smell was intensifying by the second.
A growl vibrated in his chest when he saw a shadow looming below their boats. It was huge, and whatever it was, it was following them.
"What the matter?" Kai asked when he saw Ryu's serious face.
Not hearing anything, Ryu focused all his senses on that massive shadow, and his eyes turned to slit when the lake rippled.
"Watch out!"
