The Mermaid Princess Rejects the Alpha
He held an ancient harp, and his eyes were filled with warmth and devotion as he took my hand.
"Annie, I vow to spend my life protecting you and your offspring."
I sang softly, and my clear, ethereal voice carried across the seven seas. Drake's music joined my song, the two intertwining into one breathtaking melody.
The merfolk warriors danced, celebrating the joyous moment. Laughter filled the deep sea, as though all sorrow and pain had been washed away.
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Meanwhile, on a distant shore, Silas dragged his battered body onto a rock. Day after day, he sat there and stared at the sea.