In Deep Water: Chapter Fourteen

The Livyatan, according to Sophie, is an extinct whale that lived nine million years ago. It is said to have been similar in size to the modern-day sperm whale, was considered one of the top predators of that time, and even shared the same waters as the megalodon shark. That was hard to imagine, however.

“The megalodon?” I scoff. Everyone knows it was king of the ocean.

Sophie’s eyes widen a fraction. “They were similar in size.”

“It’s just difficult to picture a whale taking on a shark.” I nibble my lower lip.

Sophie smirks as the elevator doors open on Deck Three, the guide she had been perusing in the library clutched tightly in her arms. “Then you forget that orcas are whales, too, Em.”

“Oh, yeah. That’s fair.” I walk down the hall to the computer lab, my eyes sliding past the buzzing energy of the Caferia. “Orcas are rather formidable, aren’t they?”

“What are you guys talking about?” Xander glances up from where he slouches in his chair as Sophie pushes the door ajar.

“Sophie found the owner of that tooth.” I jerk a thumb in her direction as I stroll to the snack table.

Nathan’s eyebrows crease. “Already?”

“Yeah, I don’t believe it, either.” I grab a bag of pretzels and plop into the seat next to Xander.

“The Livyatan is the only creature with a tooth that size. Like, ever.” Sophie blows out a breath, waving the guide around. “It’s all in here. Take a look.”

Nathan gestures for the book. “Can I?”

“Go for it.” Sophie drops it into his lap and turns to grab a soda. “Want anything?”

“I’ll have a Coke.” Xander stares at the shipwreck footage still playing on the computer monitors in front of them.

“Me too, thanks.” I toss over my shoulder.

“Huh. She’s right.” Nathan purses his lips as he points to the text. “This says it here. The Livyatan melvillei...continue reading Chapter Fourteen at Coffee House Writers.