It was harder to wade out of the water carrying the dead weight of Temperance's body than it had been to swim, but he managed it. He didn't stop until her feet were clear of the water, then he controlled their fall to the ground, landing on his knees next to her.
As she started to cry, Patience rolled her onto her side, wrapped one arm around her stomach and rubbed her back, trying to force the water out of her before she choked again. "Get it out, you're safe now, you're safe," he murmured, acting as strong as he could so he didn't betray how scared he'd been.