Chapter 275

The sudden pull threw me off balance. My body tipped sideways and I began to sink. But instead of plunging endlessly, I landed against a broad chest. I blinked, disoriented, and looked up at the man holding me. His face was hidden by the scuba mask. I glared at him, irritated, and tried to wriggle free, raising my hands to signal that he should put me down. Instead of complying, Ashton pressed my shoulder, stopping me before I could move further, and signed faster than I could. ‘Something’s wrong. Don’t move.’ Even without sound, I felt the weight of his warning. I froze. He wasn’t joking. I signed back, ‘What is it?’ He didn’t answer. Still holding me, he tilted his head upwards. I followed his gaze. At first I saw only water shifting above us. Then I noticed the ripples spreading wider, stronger, gathering momentum. Ashton’s eyes lingered on the disturbance for a few seconds. Suddenly, he turned and swam deeper, clutching me tightly. My heart pounded. What on earth could make him rea