Chapter 116: Fan Clubs

Elara's POV

Vander's arm remained firmly around my waist as we swam toward the shore where Jett and Sybil waited with anxious expressions.

"Thirty seconds remaining!" Elder Astra announced, her voice carrying across the water.

Vander summoned his remaining strength and propelled us forward with powerful kicks. As we reached the shallows, Jett rushed in, helping drag us onto dry land just as the fi