Chapter 65. New Side

PEONY CRIMSON'S POV

"MAMA! Jasmine’s drowning!"

Rose's frantic screams tore through the air. I caught her hand, wrapping my arms around her swiftly before she intended to plunge into the tributary as well.

"I know, my dear, I know," I whispered, trying to calm Rose. She started sobbing, while I had to hold myself together as best I could to keep from drowning in panic.

Xander stopped next to me. His red eyes widened. Because instead of me or him, it was Azalea who was now swimming in the current.

The moment that separated life and death was brief, yet Azalea's hand managed to reach Jasmine's. The swift water carried their forms away.

"Mrs. Azalea!" Violet shouted.

"Will they both be alright?" asked Rose through her tears.

"Let's hope so."

Just one second after that, Azalea had reached the tributary's edge, and Jasmine was droopy in her arms. As soon as she hit the ground, Xander sprang into action to assist her.