As water rises, so do hidden emotions… and the dangers of staying silent.

Rome, 80 AD. The Emperor demands a spectacle unlike any other: the Colosseum must be flooded for a show of battles, elaborate props, and breathtaking scenes. But water brings not only spectacle, but unforeseen dangers: both to the arena and to the lives of those managing it. Marcus, charged with orchestrating the Games, must confront risks that could cost him everything… even his life.

For Althea, the challenge is not only the rising waters, but the quiet stirrings of her heart. As she supports Marcus and the backstage team, she finds herself drawn to him in ways she cannot name. Speaking her own desires feels as treacherous as navigating the flooded arena and meanwhile her silence allows a hidden danger to rise close to home.

Amid the chaos, the bonds she has formed with her found family deepen. Together, they face danger, uncertainty, and the pressure of the Emperor’s gaze, finding strength, loyalty, and joy in one another.

Beneath the Waves is a story of courage, tender longing, and the power of a chosen family. Dive into the second novel in the Colosseum series, where love begins to ripple beneath the surface, and the bravest hearts must risk everything to keep hope afloat.