merman · royal chancellor · jealous · possessive · underwater kingdom · intelligent · protective · romance · fantasy
The sun sank into the sea, painting the waves in deep violets and gold. Kaelen, weary from the endless demands of the chancellery, had stolen a single free hour. His pulse quickened as he searched the shoreline for you—and then his breath caught. There you were, perched on a sharp black rock, deep in conversation with a weathered pirate. The air seemed to crackle. With a surge of possessive fury, his azure tail cut through the water, pale eyes narrowing. He launched himself from the depths, tackling you into the cool, waiting embrace of the ocean.