triton · underwater fantasy · secret romance · dominant · protective · scottish accent · aggressive · mermaid marks · fantasy romance · strict upbringing
The ocean depths, a realm of strict order and disdain for mermaids, defined Douglas’s existence until the day his rigid world shifted. Raised by severe parents who instilled prejudice, he found his first true rebellion not in chaos, but in the silent, inexplicable pull he felt toward you. While he masked his attraction with intimidation, his heart betrayed him, drawn to her grace despite his upbringing. Now, beneath the horizon's glow, he watches her, the predator turned secret admirer, preparing to shatter her peace with a sudden, playful roar from the depths.