All Chapters of Ultramarine: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“My mom gave you the keys to the cottage?” I leaned against the porch railing, watching Kayn unlocking the door. I had to talk to Mom about being way too trusting. If I didn’t feel like I was about to fall over, I would have ditched Kayn at the hospital. Believe it or not, he behaved himself all the way over here, keeping his remarks to himself and helping my weak, pitiful self, bac

Wind feathered throughout the tall grass fields spotted with wildflowers—the gentle breeze gratifying against my uncomfortable, heat-licked skin. Monday turned out to be the hottest day of the year. I shredded my jacket intended to cover up the abrasions on my arms, dreading the idea of having to enter my first day looking like I was mauled by a bear. I kept my hair loose in an effort to hide t

Belinda’s nostrils flared. She stepped out from behind the table, her arms stiff by her sides and fists clenching. Thick, goopy greenness dribbled down her pristine dress, and onto the linoleum flooring, penetrating the hear-the-pin-drop silence throughout the cafeteria.Ember raised a hand to her mouth to stifle a laugh.

“Got it,” Mom announced, tugging on the rope that led into the water. At the other end of it was a large, moisture-resistant speaker, screeching discordantly like a banshee on steroids.According to her, once it descends into the water, it created the most beautiful music that lured in mermaids. It could easily implode Dad’s sp

“Oh. My. Word...Kayn—” I jumped up, turning away to look anywhere but him, my face hot. “What the hell are you doing?”There was movement behind me. “Saving your life.”