Chapter 35Shakespeare throttled the red-haired siren, crushing her throat with both hands as she thrashed and whipped him with her tail. Not far below in the cold, dark waters, Thomas battled the siren's mate, a red-skinned shark at least twice as big as he was.
They nearly got Mavis.
When Shakespeare had emerged from the Lyonesse portal, he'd seen the creatures make their play. The mermaid siren had floated near Mavis, holding her attention, as the shark had skated up from dark depths with teeth flashing.
I wonder what went through Mavis' mind when she saw that fish-skinned woman undulating 'neath the waves, fangs bared and long hair flowing like crimson seaweed.
Arthur had snatched Mavis away just in time, yet the danger had not ended. The siren had launched herself after her prey
