Chapter 22: Freezing Flashback

I extricated myself from Corbin’s arms just as I realised we were still in a relatively deep area. I went under immediately but only for a split-second. Corbin’s strong arms grabbed me and pulled me back up and against his chest. He cradled me to his chest while I spluttered, coughing up water. I immediately began to wriggle in his arms, annoyed.

“Take me back to the pool’s edge please now! I wan