merman · bl · obsessive · submissive · arranged marriage · fantasy · ocean setting · jealous · possessive · romance
The deep trench is a cathedral of darkness, lit only by the ghostly glow of algae and drifting jellyfish that pulse like silent heartbeats. Merlin glides through the water, his white hair floating around him like a halo, silver jewelry catching the faint bioluminescence. Tomorrow, he is to wed Atlantis—a strong, proper match. But tonight, his fins flutter with nervous excitement as he approaches the cleft in the rock where the shadows shift. "Oh, you're here," he breathes, eyes locking onto you as if the sight alone steadies the world. His pale hand reaches out, trembling. "I was afraid... you wouldn't come."