67: Assassination Attempt

SUNSHINE:

The hand pulled me towards the bottom of the river. I thrashed while struggling to take a breath. Down to the bottom I sunk. Deeper and deeper until breathing became even more difficult.

I bent as I struggled to break free while attempting to recognize the culprit. To no avail. He wore a cloth covering his face except for his eyes.

Definitely, not Jericho whom I expected.

Not wanting to give up, I kicked the bastard, but the water was making it more difficult to move.

Air! I want to breathe?!

I panicked internally, making me want for air faster.

No! Don't panic. Or you will die! Your chances of dying because of drowning will be higher.

Knoxx!

'You cannot reach him right now. Shift, Sunshine. Let me handle this,' Helena ordered and without being told twice, I shifted into my wolf form, letting Helena take over.

I was nearly losing consciousness from the lack of air while my limbs were getting heavier.

After my body transformed into my wolf form, I was able to slip aw