"Stay away from her, or I will f*cking kill you," Jared threatens.

Kieran’s complexion loses all color. My heart thumps heavily in my chest as Jared’s fist connects with Kieran’s face. Kieran howls in pain, but his screams are cut off as Jared pushes him under the water. I’ve nearly reached them, and I keep thinking that Jared will let Kieran go, but he pushes his hands lower into the water, sending Kieran deeper.

"Let him go!" I push Jared with as much ...