Nadia’s POV

I reached out, desperate, hoping it wasn’t just a hallucination.

Strong arms wrapped around me, pulling me up toward the surface. The cold air hit my face as I broke through, coughing and gasping, choking on the water that filled my lungs. The figure held me tight, guiding me toward the edge of the pool. My feet finally touched solid ground, and I collapsed onto the concrete, my body trembling from shock and fear.

My ...