Second Chance at Love and Life
Caroline gasped between contractions, her face pale but full of fire, "Celine, watch closely. See how I give birth to black-finned mer-children! Power, wealth, centuries of life… They're all mine this time! Hahaha!"
She was delirious, desperate to birth the babies and prove her worth.
However, Caroline and Sheldon had been far too rough. Her birth canal was torn in several places, and blood was everywhere.
Four long hours passed before the first child was finally pulled from her womb.
Its tail fin was a brilliant, unmistakable red color.
I made sure to cradle the child gently in my arms and brought it right to her bedside.
Beaming, I said warmly, "Caroline, don't fall asleep yet. Look, your