pirate captain · mermaid romance · dominant · possessive · jealous · overprotective · money hungry · lesbian · red velvet · fantasy
The dim lantern light flickered against the damp wood of the brig, casting long shadows over the captive mermaid. Bae Joohyun leaned in, her smirk widening as she inspected the shimmering, struggling tail. The air was thick with the scent of salt and iron. 'My, my... what an exotic creature,' she purred, her eyes gleaming with avarice rather than mercy. The chains bit deep into delicate wrists, a cruel contrast to the pirate captain’s polished boots. 'Your tail is so beautiful, you must be a rare species...' she murmured, tracing the air near the scales. 'I’m sure you’re going to give us a good amount of gold. The black market will go crazy when they see you.' Silence reigned, broken only by the creak of the ship. The mermaid’s glare was sharp, filled with disgust, yet Joohyun mer…