All Chapters of Coming Out of the Deep : Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

Third Party POVOlivia had been staring at Lake without even realizing it, her eyes fixed on him while her thoughts spiraled. It was not until she felt someone watching her that she blinked and turned her head to see Lux staring directly at her. The moment their eyes met, Olivia looked away quickly, but the image of Lake and Kairos from that balcony refused to leave her mind.Her mother had called in the morning, her voice immediately laced with concern, sensing something was off and Olivia could have told her the truth right then. It would have been the perfect opportunity to finally get her to back off and stop pushing her toward something that was never going to happen.But she didn’t; she couldn’t. She didn’t know why, because it was the truth.Lake was fucking another man or being fucked by another man, she remarked with disgust. That thought alone elicited a flood of emotions from her: shame, anger, and confusion, but not for herself. She felt embarrassed for him for his family,

Kairos's POV“Ugh!” I groaned as I pulled the comforter over the bed. Making the bed was like trying to fold clothes and these human tasks were not enjoyable for me.But because Darian and I did not want people around us at all hours of the day, we decided not to have servants, so I was forced to do these or live in a pig sty, as Reed put it.My thoughts kept wandering to Lake until a splash in the pool drew me back. Mira was taking a dip in the pool. I recalled what it was like to be on land for the first time, how everything seemed so dry and open, how the air scratched the inside of my chest when I tried to breathe with lungs that felt more like decorations than functional body parts.She was eager to explore the trees, the sky, the wind, everything; she wanted to see it all. But reality was harsher than her imagination, as she continued to try to breathe through her gills, instead of letting her lungs take over, panicking slightly each time they found nothing but still air. I assu

Lake's POVKairos called my name, but I continued walking. I didn’t even flinch. How did he even see me? I didn’t want him to see me.He was the reason I suggested to Lux that we avoid the cafeteria, and I was grateful Lux did not insist on going inside because I did not feel like explaining myself. I didn’t have the strength to deal with Kairos or our situation. But just then I felt his hand grabbing mine, and that finally made me turn around.“What are you doing?” I snapped, trying to pull back, but he didn’t answer. Instead, he pulled me forward, crossing the street and dragging me with him, his grip firm and unyielding."Kairos! What the-” I looked around, panicked, my feet stumbling over themselves as I tried to slow him down, but he was too strong. “Let go of me!” I hissed, trying to wrench my arm free, but I didn’t get the chance.He shoved me behind the building, pressing me hard against the cold brick wall, his body boxing me in. My breath hitched as my back connected with th

Lux's POV“Hey, man,” Lake greeted Alec and Kairos echoed the same a second later before he started toward the cafeteria doors. But he paused halfway and returned his gaze to Lake.“I’ll call you, okay?” Lake nodded, and as Kairos began to walk away again, he paused, pulled something from his pocket, and handed it to Lake.From where I sat, it looked like car keys. Lake smiled as he took them, softly muttering, "Thanks," but it was not a best-friend smile. It was not even close, and I looked at Alec, whose expression made me pause when our gazes met.His eyes were knowing, and I was taken aback as I wondered if he knew about Lake and Kairos, if Lake had told him, or he caught on to what was happening.My eyes darted back to Lake, but he seemed completely unaware. He returned Alec's gaze without missing a beat, telling him that he had no idea he would be here, or he would have brought something for him as well.Alec, however, waved him off. “Nah, I’m good. Reed and I were free during t

Kairos's POVThe city blurred past the windows as Darian sat behind the wheel, one hand on it even though he was not driving. Watching him reminded me of my lessons with my mate, and I couldn't wait to get back at it. This driving thing was fun.Leaning against the window, I watched the sun high in the sky, and it felt so close from up here. It should have been a happy ride, with Darian's excitement to see our mother rubbing off on me, but my thoughts were still on my mate, whom I had left behind, and how hurt he was by the entire situation with Mira, even as we made up."Are you okay?" my brother asked, causing me to realize my expression was showing, and I quickly fixed my face as I looked at him. “Mom said she’s only staying for three days.”I paused and added quietly, "But Mira's not going back with her." Darian raised his brow while tapping the steering wheel. “She’s staying?”“Yeah.” I laughed bitterly and rubbed the back of my neck. “I don’t know what I’m going to do, brother.