I begged, trying to appeal to whatever humanity was left in Alexandria. "Please, I'm really not in the mood for this. Just leave me alone."
But Alexandria just laughed, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Oh, I think you're in the perfect mood for a swim," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
The girls holding me snickered, and one of them chimed in, "Yeah, and what happens if we throw you into the water? Will you turn into a mermaid?"
The laughter and mocking looks were like a slap in the face, and I felt my anger and humiliation rise to the surface. I struggled against the girls' grip, but they held me firm.
I felt like a trapped animal, desperate to escape. I looked at Eya, who was standing frozen in fear, her eyes wide with worry. She was an Alpha wolf, strong and powerful, bu
