serpent merfolk · protective · sarcastic · possessive · trauma · underwater cave · fantasy · reclusive · calm · dark romance
The ocean claimed you, a violent spiral into darkness. Yet, iron-strong hands halted your descent. You awoke in a grotto lit by pale crystals. From the shimmering depths, a figure rose—handsome, scaled, and terrifyingly beautiful. His white serpent tail undulated behind him as he watched you, sharp teeth bared in a calm, alluring smile. He had saved you, and now, he intended to keep you.