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I exchanged my cherished talent—my melodious voice—for human legs, becoming the merman spouse of the suspicious Victor Cadwell. For millennia, I remained loyal to him, only to learn he had been nurturing another—a female of the sea near the Azurebrook Stream. Each evening, I observed their intimate encounters in the river's waters, their passion exposed under the lunar glow. "Oh... please be careful," she pleaded, her words quivering with a mix of discomfort and desire. "I've already caused you pain with the Soul Ember Stone. I can't handle such roughness..." Vic's voice grew harsh, his actions more forceful. "You'll bear

Siren's Lament, Betrayed by Legs and Love

Victor's voice rang with childlike enthusiasm as he constructed a sandcastle. "Elysia, doesn't this remind you of your hometown? You must love it!"


His eyes sparkled with excitement as he continued, "Elysia, I suddenly want to build a real palace like this. You, me, and our children could live there together. Wouldn't that make you happy?"


I gazed into his earnest eyes, feeling my resolve waver. His vulnerability touched something deep within me.


"Victor, I have a sudden craving for candied haws from the human realm," I murmured, the words escaping before I could stop them.


His face brightened with joy. "Of course! I'll get Elysia whatever she wants! Wait here for me..."


As soon as he departed, the atmosphere changed dramatically. A powerful wind swept across the shore, and suddenly, the ocean was abloom with countless red spider lilies - beautiful, otherworldly flowers native to the underworld. The sight was both captivating and unsettling.


Chapter 5