MIA’S POVI watched as Mia's chest rose and fell, her breathing shallow as she lay on the damp grass. My heart pounded, knowing that if I hadn’t pulled her into the river, she might not be breathing at all.She suddenly stirred, her lashes fluttering open. Before I could say a word, her palm cracked across my face.I barely flinched, though the sting lingered. I deserved that."You—" Her voice trembled as she pushed herself up. "You tried to drown me!"I exhaled slowly, keeping my voice calm. "I didn’t—""You threw me into the damn river, Nathan!" she snapped, her eyes burning with fury. "You held me under! What was I supposed to think?"I swallowed hard, guilt clawing at my chest. "I had to, Mia. A rogue was looking for you. A deadly one."Her breath hitched, but she quickly masked her fear with more anger. "You should have told me!""If I told you, you would have panicked," I admitted, running a hand through my wet hair. "You would have tried to run, and they would have caught you.
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