Freaking Damsel

Jesse and I stood at the base of a gaping cave.

I sent out a silent plea to Troy and Pops.

If they were here, those two could talk some sense into him.

The entryway looked to be a mile wide and half as tall. The water had already risen to just under my knees.

"I don't think this is a good idea," I said. "The tide is coming in fast."

"We'll just take a quick look around, and if we can't see anything, we'll come right back out."

I took a calming breath. "I don't know about you, but I have incredibly powerful vision, Jesse. I can see to the back of the cave. All that's inside is rock, rock, and more rock. Rayne isn't in there. Nothing living is."

"I want to believe you." He gave me a pained look before continuing, "But I have to see for myself. I hope you can understand."

Sadly, I did. Turned out Jesse was as stubborn as I was.

"Fine, how fast are you?" I asked, trying to contain my worry.

He shrugged. "Pretty fast."

"Awesome, let's race."

It was apparent by the look on his face