The sun beamed brightly across an azure sky, clouds drifting lazily in its path. At a stunning beach, framed by coconut trees and lush vegetation, a waterfall tumbled from a towering mountain, its crystal-clear waters cascading into a river that met the sea in rhythmic waves.On the shore, Rhea lay unconscious.The waves lapped at her, nudging gently until she stirred. A cough escaped her lips as her eyelids fluttered open. Above her, birds wheeled across the sky, the sunlight glaring down with an almost personal intensity.With her hand, she shielded her eyes from the brightness, blinking away the daze. Bit by bit, she remembered how she got there—and why. Treasure. The thought of it had her sitting up sharply. There was no time to waste.She backed off the beach and scanned the unfamiliar landscape, heart pounding in excitement. She didn’t have to wonder where she was—or how she had gotten there.The memory was there. She smiled smugly. The mermaid had taken the bait and seized her,
Last Updated : 2022-01-09
