The night air was crisp and cool, heavy with the scent of salt and seawater. The hotel was quiet now—Eleni had gone to bed hours ago, we didn't do much the following day, but considering I woke up almost at noon, that wasn't unexpected. "We needed some rest, fighting that thing left me drained," Thethys reminded me. "I know, but I still feel like we lost a whole day," I replied. I stepped onto the sand, my feet sinking as I continued walking along the shore. The moon was high, silver light, painting the sea silver. I rolled my shoulders, trying to ease the tension there, and lifted my hands. "What should I do?" I asked myself. Since that battle, I could tell when I was tapping into Zephyrus's power. Now that I had access, I should train, but I was still unsure of everything he co

