Huge waves continued to crash over them, dragging Dorothy and Credence even deeper into the ocean.

Dorothy watched as Credence's face turned paler and colder, and his breathing became more labored. She tried to wriggle out of his arms. "Credence, let me go and stay alert or you'll die right here!"

"Dorothy, I can't let you go. I'm afraid that I'll lose you forever if I do."

Credence lowered his head and gave her a tender kiss on her smooth forehead.

He was rapidly losing his strength as more and more blood flowed out from his back due to the wounds caused by the sharp rocks. He himself did not...