Daisy “Aden.” I called out as I was dragged away from him. Rough hands capturing me around my waist. I couldn’t move towards him even when he fought to come to me. All I could do was wiggle against the steel like bands that forced my arms to my sides. Wildly I looked about the room for help. Aden was closest but was being held back by three men. None of who I knew. His face had changed as he fought to free himself. Eyes solid black, the greenish tint of scales evident across his cheeks. He was going to fully shift. I was sure of it. I just didn’t know if it would make any difference. What could a siren do on dry land? “Aden.” I screamed for him as I was dragged backwards. My feet kicking out on the elaborately patterned rug with such force my shoes fell off. “Get off me, get…” I sobbed

