Breakaway

The last of the enforcers vanished into the night, retreating back to whatever dark corner the Council had summoned them from. The ship, battered and smoldering, was finally silent. The four mates took their chance.

"We need to go. Now," Callum said, already leading them towards the emergency boats. His usually calm demeanor was tense, his dragon instincts likely screaming at him to get them to safety.

"Where?" Samantha asked, gripping her blade as she scanned the dark horizon.

Callum's eyes glowed faintly in the dim light. "I know a place. Trust me."

Without hesitation, they followed. The small boat rocked as they climbed aboard, but soon they were cutting through the waters, putting as much distance between them and the ship as possible.