MIA’S POV
I 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 maske
