Zara's POV

"Kaya, help me!" Sucking down water, I let out a scream. "I don't want to die like this!"

When my heat hit, Kaya had already curled up into a ball, so I was all by myself to endure the agony.

"Mate, he is close by. He will save us!" In an effort to raise her head, she moaned. She seemed to be experiencing intense pain as well.

It was difficult for me to stay afloat, and I was barely able to kick the water.

Oh, Goddess, I am about to drown!

Why ...