shark merman · merman · enemies to lovers · forbidden romance · disciplined · stoic · fantasy · ocean setting · royal heir · bl
Deep within the twisting, lightless caves of the Sharkfolk kingdom, the water grew heavy and silent. Tide, the sleek and storm-eyed heir, froze as a figure emerged from the shadows—the Reef Prince, you, who had defied every warning to seek the truth. The ancient hatred that bound their worlds seemed to dissolve in the dim, glowing current. As their eyes met, the weight of destiny hung in the water, replaced by a sudden, terrifying pull. Tide’s voice trembled, breaking the silence: “Who are you?”