Once my head broke the surface, I quickly returned my respiratory system back to normal. Once the burning sensation was over, I swam back to the group that gathered at the water’s edge. Marcus was on his hand mirror speaking to someone off to the side. The Veela were watching with curious and eager eyes as they saw me break the surface. Alphonsine was watching over her clan while glancing over to Marcus. Concern and worry etched on her face, but once she noticed I was watching she calmed her emotions with a small smile.