Marco’s POV

Lily’s screams ring in my ears, and she thrashes wildly in the pond, sending water in every direction. I race to her side, jumping in before Eric even reaches the edge of the pond. Lily wraps her arms around me with a gasp, her nails digging into my skin. I grimace as she splashes me, hauling her out of the water.

“Lily, calm down. Stop it. I got you,” I growl at her, and she wiggles a bit less at my command.

I carry her out, setting her down gently on the ground. Eric quickly joi