But she didn’t know what else to do. They’d almost killed him tonight—again. And after seeing what Lexi had done to Sawyer, Gemma knew it was only a matter of time before the same fate befell Alex if he stayed involved with a siren. Especially considering what she’d done to Jason.

Penn might punish her or Alex over this, that was true. But if he didn’t break up with her and get away from her, then he would definitely end up dead.

Besides, there were still plenty of puzzles for the sirens to obsess over. Harper had told Gemma that Daniel wouldn’t fall under their spell. Penn thought there was something strange going on in Capri in general. They didn’t need Alex in order to figure out what was happening.

Gemma had considered doing the same thing to Harper that she’d just done to Alex, convincing her that she didn’t care about Gemma anymore, and then Gemma could leave with the sirens.

But it would be better if the sirens stayed here. Penn had agreed to behave. They would slow down their feedings, so their staying in Capri would help save lives.

Not only that, but it sounded like Thea would be looking into the curse more. Since a human had fallen in love with Gemma, the sirens obviously had been misled about the curse’s terms. Maybe Thea could find a way to break the curse. Or, at the very least, free Gemma.

She had to stay here. She had to leave Harper, their dad, and Daniel in danger. For now.

But Gemma had been able to spare Alex. Even if that meant he’d never be able to love her again. She knew it was the right thing to do. She had to keep Alex safe—from the other sirens, and from herself.

Stay Tuned

The Watersong Series Continues with

Tidal

Coming Spring 2013

Also by Amanda Hocking

Also by Amanda Hocking

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Wake

Praise for Amanda Hocking

Praise for Amanda Hocking

“Hocking hits all the commercial high notes.… She knows how to keep readers turning the pages.”

—New York Times Book Review

“[Wake] will please fans and likely win new ones … the well-structured story and strong characters carry readers.”

—Publishers Weekly

“There is no denying that Amanda Hocking knows how to tell a good story and keep readers coming back for more. More is exactly what they will be looking for once they’ve turned the last page.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Filled with mysteries, realistic characters, and lots of action … Wake is the next great book. A worthwhile read.”

—RT Book Reviews

“Hocking’s novel effectively melds myth and contemporary teen life. High school, family, young love, and mythology all combine to create an easy-to-read paranormal suspense story that will have fans eagerly awaiting new installments.”

—Booklist

“Amanda Hocking has a gift for storytelling that will grip readers and keep them wanting more.… Entrancing.”

—LibraryThing