*Daphne*

A desperate scream burst from my lips as I watched helplessly as Rion was once again dragged beneath the surface of the water. My body twitched, automatically preparing to go after him, but I needed to protect our girls.

I pulled myself away from the river’s shore, hauling my little ones to safety. A couple of our guards called out to one another and dove in after their Alpha.

Ayla and Selene were crying hysterically and I did my best to shush ...