Second Chance at Love and Life
Just like she had in the past, she pulled out her favorite weapon—manipulation.
Caroline trembled as she said, "Your Majesty, you've misunderstood me… Celine may have become a Pregnancy Maiden, but her wretched body hasn't shown the slightest sign of life. She may never give birth to a mer-child in this lifetime.
"I only meant to help her! Besides, my own womb carries black-finned mer-babies. If these red-finned mongrels stayed around, wouldn't that bring shame to my children?"
However, the Mer-King had seen through her long ago and no longer believed a single word she said.