Dominic Dominic lay Nova down as gently as he could on the stone surrounding the pool. Without missing a beat, he tilted her chin back and pinched her nose before administering mouth-to-mouth. When he switched to chest compressions, Gerome was in front of him, delivering updates while Dominic pushed hard against Nova’s chest. “The family medic is on his way. Chef Francois is taking care of Aria in the kitchen. I will stay here in case you require assistance.” Dominic nodded once and returned to mouth-to-mouth. He was a machine, fighting in perfect rhythm to bring her back to life. His wolf whined within him, desperate for Nova to breathe again. Dominic wouldn’t let her die. He couldn’t. Just as he broke away from her mouth to continue chest compressions, Nova gasped for breath, tu

