Neverseen, Chapter 71

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Keefe surfaced beside her and she clung to him. He held on tight and reminded her they had to get underwater for Linh's protection. Sophie had just enough time to fill her lungs with air before Keefe dove, pulling her under with him.

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"True," Sophie said. "You probably should've grouped up with them."

"Nah, I like my group better." He pulled her closer, just in time to miss a jagged rock.

The river rushed at a breakneck speed, waves tossing them back and forth, knocking them into flotsam. They clung to each other until the currents washed them into a bed of broken reeds.

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The best she could do was lean her head on Keefe's shoulder, trying to stay warm in the chilly evening wind.

"Awwww, you guys look so cute!" Alvar said, stumbling toward them a few minutes later. "Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt cuddle time," he added as Sophie scrambled away.

Sophie was sure her cheeks were redder than the sky, especially when she realized Biana was there too. She pulled her soggy hair forward to cover her face. "It's cold here."

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