(continuation of Merrin's memory)
At Lorena's cheeky words, Merrin's eyes widen and she immediately dives back under the sea, shifting into a water current to flee the place as quickly as she can, leaving the two startled nymphs behind.
After all these centuries of waiting, she finds her destiny in the form of a mortal, albeit a supernatural being, blessed with long life. And to top it all off, said mortal is still a child.
Literally a child.
This is a disaster!
What kind of a cruel jest is this!?
Merrin is not amused. And neither will her father, the Water God Oceanus, be when he finds out.
Gods, when Father finds out, that boy better stay away from all kinds of bodies of water.
If and when Merrin formally chooses her consort, the kiss will bestow upon her mate the gift of immorta
