'Damn it!' Andrew silently cursed underwater, gritting his teeth.

After a moment's hesitation, he clenched his jaw and plunged into the black whirlpool. He had to save Shiloh. If he did not, she might very well drown.

…

The night around Swordhaven Keep was suffocatingly dark. Outside the estate, squads of armed men had gathered from all directions, but none dared to set foot beyond the outer perimeter.

By the edge of the forest, inside a small wooden cabin, Alfredo slowly wiped the blad