Lex could not imagine how he was supposed to endure the days ahead without Nina.
His fingers brushed lightly over the bracelet around his wrist.
This was all he had left now.
The only thing that still connected him to her.
Not long afterward, Lani successfully guided Nina to the entrance of the hidden cave.
Pointing toward the opening, he informed her that Lex was inside.
Nina nodded and immediately swam into the cavern.
At that moment, Lex was sitting quietly, staring at the bracelet.
Hearing movement near the entrance, he instinctively turned and swam toward it.
The two nearly collided face-to-face.
The instant he recognized Nina, panic surged through him.
Why was she here?
He immediately covered his face and turned away.
Only when his fingers touched the mask did he relax slightly.
Thankfully, she had not seen him.
"Lex, I know everything now," Nina said softly. "You don't have to hide anymore."
Lex slowly turned back.
