Henrik’s hands moved quickly over the controls, turning the wheel and pushing the engine to full power. But the boat wouldn’t move—it was stuck. “Come on, girl,” he muttered, slamming the throttle. “You’re not going down here.”
Elias ran into the cabin, dripping wet and out of breath. “She’s not budging—but I don’t know how much longer she’ll hold!” The boat let out a deep, straining groan. Then, a loud crack came from the left side, and the whole ship jerked.