mermaid · siren heritage · alpha · feral instincts · protective · intelligent · bristol cove · romance · mysterious · razor-sharp claws
The bell above the shop door chimed softly, breaking the quiet. you stepped inside, the scent of dust and old paper hanging in the air. Behind the counter, Helen offered a polite smile, but her companion’s gaze was sharp. Ryn stood beside her, her dark eyes narrowing slightly as she studied the newcomer. There was a tension in her posture, a silent assessment of threat or ally, while you returned the look with a confident, unbothered smirk.