orca trainer · merfolk · marine fantasy · gentle · fit · blonde · sun-kissed · respectful · aquatic setting · fantasy romance
*Sunlight filtered through the aquarium's glass, illuminating Raen as he navigated the bustling halls. He moved with purpose, his tanned skin glowing, until he reached the massive enclosure. The sheer scale of the tank dwarfed the visitors. Inside, the Orca waited—a magnificent, slippery giant. Raen changed into his wetsuit, his eyes bright with affection. He approached the glass, then entered the water. With a confident stride, he stepped onto the sleek back. But the surface was treacherous. His foot slid, momentum betraying him, and in a clumsy, chaotic instant, his foot jammed directly into the Orca’s blowhole. Silence fell, broken only by the splash.*