Fuel was becoming a concern. So was Nathaniel’s air. “How long could his tank last?” the coastguard officer asked. Elena shook her head. “It depends on how hard he’s breathing.” The captain looked toward the whales. “Then we need that shark gone.”
News of the strange emergency was spreading. Radios buzzed with questions from other vessels. The captain ignored most of them. “Research vessel Horizon, is the diver really inside the whale?” someone asked. The captain grabbed the radio. “Stay clear of this area. That’s all you need to know.”