Roxy pulled away instinctively. She took a shaky breath. Who would have thought floating would be so hard. Never one to give up easily, Roxy tried again. She tried to relax and let the water hold her wait. But being on her stomach made her feel vulnerable. Logically she knew only Alexander was in the room, but there was nothing to keep Vlad away. This thought kept her from reading completely. She kept stiffeningbupbwhich caused her to sink.