Beta's Unwanted Wife And The Curse

Chapter 57

CEDRIC'S POV:-

With a surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins, I took a deep breath, inhaling the salty tang of the sea, and propelled myself into the void.

Gravity seized hold of my body, and for an instant, I experienced a delicious weightlessness, as if time itself had frozen.

The wind howled in my ears, and the world became a blur of swirling colors and sensations.

As the cerulean waters rushed up to greet me, my body pierced the surface with a resounding splash, engulfing me in a cocoon of coolness.

I emerged from the depths, gasping for air, and with wide eyes, I searched for Niya. My heart sank as I saw her flailing in the water, panic etched across her face.

"Niya! Stay with me! I'm coming!" I shouted, my voice laced with urgency.

Driven by an instinctual need to protect her, I propelled myself towards her with powerful strokes, feeling the water yield beneath my body.

The world around me faded into insignificance as my focus narrowed solely on reaching her side. The intensity of my feelings for her welled up within me, fueling my determination to keep her safe.

She gasped for air, her eyes wide with fear. The weight of the situation bore down on me as I closed the gap between us, fueled by an indescribable connection that seemed to transcend mere words.

In that pivotal moment, as I reached her side, our gazes locked, and I saw a torrent of emotions swirling in her eyes.

"It's alright, Niya. I'm here. I won't let anything happen to you," I whispered, my voice laden with determination and a flicker of vulnerability.

Time slowed, and the world around us faded away, leaving only the two of us suspended in the vastness of the sea.

Without hesitation, I drew her close, my arm encircling her waist, pulling her body against mine. The rhythm of our heartbeats merged, a primal symphony in the midst of chaos.

Her lips quivered, struggling for breath, and amidst her distress, it was clear she was experiencing an anxiety attack.

I pressed my lips against hers, a tender and gentle kiss that sought to convey both comfort and an unspoken promise that I would never let her drown, metaphorically or otherwise.

For an instant, the world ceased to exist as the electricity between us crackled, igniting a fire that consumed us both.

And in that ephemeral touch, a cascade of memories surged through my mind, as if I had tapped into the deepest recesses of her soul.

I saw her as a child, chasing after dreams with an unyielding determination. I witnessed the moments of vulnerability, the tears shed in solitude, and the scars of battles fought within her heart.

Joy and sorrow intertwined in a tapestry of experiences, each contributing to the person she had become. But amidst the fragments of her past, I also glimpsed her resilience, her unwavering strength in the face of adversity.

It was as if each trial she had endured had only forged her spirit into something unbreakable. The depth of her being both astounded and humbled me.

As the images cascaded through my mind, I reluctantly broke the kiss, my breath mingling with hers in the salty air.

I peered into her eyes, now filled with a mix of astonishment and vulnerability, and a deep sense of understanding passed between us.

We had uncovered a profound connection, a glimpse into the essence of who we were.