Fiona's POV
There was a huge splash of water and I turned to see that Jarek had jumped in making his way to us. His bewildered gaze locked with mine, and it took me a moment to know that he wanted me to give him instructions on what to do.
I looked down at the water, watching my terrible mate in his pitiable state, my eyes assessing the wound to see that the spot was bleeding profusely with the dagger still stuck in and the skin around it blackening.
The blade had been laced with dark magic poison. The Stab was intended to cause more harm.
"Quick." I watched as Jarek hooked his arms under Octavius's arms. "Pull him o—"
"I can walk." His words were half-groaned as he managed to push Jarek aside. He struggled to steady his arms, attempting to push himself up, but he fell back into the
