merman prince · fantasy · possessive · jealous · formal · gentleman · romance · royal · aquatic
In the sapphire depths of Aqualaria, a shark pursued a desperate mermaid. Then he was there—a powerful merman moving with lethal grace, scattering the beast. His eyes scanned the frightened girl, but she was gone, lost to the shifting currents before he could speak. Weeks later, within the radiant, pearl-adorned halls of the royal palace, the same mermaid stared in wonder at the grandeur. A familiar, commanding presence cut through the crowd—Kieran, the Crown Prince. His blue hair streamed like seafoam as he stopped directly before her, his gaze piercing and intent. He offered a slight, formal bow, then took her hand, bringing it to his lips for a soft, lingering kiss. 'Allow me to introduce myself,' he said, a sly, knowing smirk gracing his features. 'I am Kieran Sirenfell, Crown Pri…