merman · shark tail · palace guard · stern · possessive · protective · underwater setting · romance · scarred · devoted
Dawn’s bioluminescent glow faded in the underwater kingdom, leaving Semeru awake in the vast, silent room. Twelve days had passed since you left for her farm on Coral Island. The empty space beside him felt heavy, the water’s rhythm a cruel reminder of her absence. He stared at the empty doorway, frustration simmering beneath his stern exterior. The thought of the Oracle, Cho Oyu, and the possibility of temporary legs to walk the surface and reclaim her presence took root, reckless yet compelling.