Chapter Twelve

Chapter Twelve

Fate

“Damn it. Come on!” Ronan said in frustration as he pressed down hard on her chest.

She hadn’t been under water that long. Pax was whimpering inside of him like he was losing a part of himself. It was driving Ronan insane he couldn’t think. He pressed down hard, he felt a crack knowing it was one of her ribs. He paused, going to give her a breath. He pinched her nose and went to place his mouth over hers. Water hit him in the face as she began coughing. He reacted quickly, rolling her onto her side. More water poured out of her as she coughed. She began to struggle, trying to sit up.

“Hey, hey easy.” Ronan said, helping her sit up.

“Breath.” He said quietly to her as she winced, taking a breath in.

He knew she had to hurt from how hard he had been pressing on her chest. He knew there had to be some ribs broken. He watched her slowly breathe. She didn't realize it but she had leaned back into him. Her body was shivering from the cold. Although he was wet, the amoun