Damon's POV: As soon as I shoved Athena into the pool, a smug grin tugged at my lips. She was always a thorn in my side—one defiant omega who never knew her place. But what I didn't anticipate was her grabbing hold of me and yanking me down with her into the water. We plunged beneath the surface, and in my annoyance, I quickly shook her hand free and shoved her away. Gasping for air as I emerged, I couldn't believe her nerve. ‘The audacity of this girl!’ I ran a hand through my wet hair, catching my breath, when something caught my attention—the unsettling sight of bubbles rising to the surface. "s**t!" I cursed under my breath before diving back in. It hit me—this stubborn omega couldn't swim. I reached her in a few strong strokes, grabbing her wrist and pulling her close. Even as

