Zoe could hear Josh’s sharp intake of breath as he jumped into the pool. Too late. Kane rocketed straight for Bridget, jaws open. She lunged sideways, missing the full force of the powerful ramming motion. He swung his head towards her, teeth snapping. Bridget’s scream was almost drowned out by a deafening crack of thunder. Almost. Blood stained the water. Josh helped her to the side and they hauled her out. She seemed in shock, staring at the bloody lacerations that ran across her left shoulder.
Karen examined her. ‘The wounds don’t look too deep,’ she said. ‘Zoe, can you take her to the hospital in Bundaberg? I’ll ring Quinn and get him to meet you there.’
‘Sure.’ Zoe rubbed Josh’s back. He was choking back sobs. A dark blur beneath the water caught her eye. Kane, dashing towards them
