Page 118 of Before the Night Falls
Lungs burning, she forced herself to continue forward.
She knew it would be a struggle to make it back to land.
But she had to try.
It was her only hope of staying alive.
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Tyson surfaced.Saw the man dive into the water after Olivia.
He had to move. Quickly.
The current pulled him away from the boat, making him work twice as hard.
Where was the Coast Guard? The marine police?
He took a breath and then dove again trying to avoid the worst of the waves.
He wished it wasn’t so dark. That he could see underwater.
But only blackness surrounded him.
A moment later, he surfaced again and treaded water.
Someone else surfaced also.
Was that . . . Olivia?
The woman gasped for air and glanced around in a panic.
Yes, it was her! Olivia!
He wanted to cry out to her, but he didn’t dare. If he did, Tyson would also draw attention from the man chasing her. He couldn’t let that happen.
But hedidneed to reach her.
He wasn’t sure how long she’d last out here in these elements.
She’d made some great strides on her fitness journey.
But these conditions would be tough for anyone.
The water was unforgiving.
Please, let backup get here. Quickly!
Then he dove back under the water, determined to reach her before he lost her forever.
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Olivia didn’t know where Wes was. She didn’t see him behind her.
But he could be underwater.
Hiding out of sight.
Hunting her like a shark stalking dinner.
