Fiorentina
Alexander’s message was a surprise. Was it a trap? Did he want me to rise so that he could finally kill me? If he hated mermaids, wouldn’t he have harmed helpless Brianna? His message had caused a stir among the mermaids. I hoped it would not reach Mother. Her knowledge of it could endanger my land excursions.
“So, what do you say for yourself?” Fiorea asked, glaring at me.
“Nothing. I didn’t do anything wrong. You know those two already had it for me. Who do you trust? Me, your sister, or Carla and Sandra?”
“I know I should take whatever they say with a grain of salt, but I also know you. I know your sense of adventure. How did you end up meeting humans? Did you seek them? Did they seek you?”
“Mother knows that I’ve met some. I went back here drunk from my first visit.”
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