Chapter 95

Calvin's POV Evelyn dove forward, trying to reach her, but she wasn't going to make it in time. I didn't even think about it. My hand shot out and caught Alexis's arm just as her hair was about to hit the water. I pulled her right up against my chest in one quick movement, my heart beating so hard I thought it might explode. "You're okay, Alex. You're safe," I said, and I could hear my voice shaking a little. "Everything's fine now, Uncle's got you," I kept talking as I moved us away from the edge. I rubbed her back gently with my big hand while she shivered against me. "Don't cry, Alex." She was really scared. Her little arms wrapped around my neck so tight, and she buried her face in my shoulder, crying in these little gasps. "Uncle... Alex scared..." she whispered, holding onto me like her life depended on it. Hearing how much she trusted me made something warm spread through my chest. My voice got even softer. "Don't be afraid. Uncle's right here." Right then, I had to face somethi