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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

The mermaid and merman hail from an ancient lineage, steeped in customs as timeless as the ocean depths. To regain her melodious voice, she would need to relinquish something invaluable—her very core.


"You surrendered your most cherished talent for my sake," Victor's voice quavered, remorse permeating his words. "For a hundred centuries, I've strived to mend you. I'm filled with regret. But Elysia, my love for you is eternal and unwavering."


Seraphina, ravaged by cruelty and stripped of her human essence, fixed me with a hateful stare. Her words dripped with malice as she hissed, "Keep wishing. Even in death, I'll never relinquish my voice to her. She deserves eternal silence, not just for her lifetime!"


Victor's anger erupted, and he struck Seraphina, sending her sprawling. She remained prone, her battered form a stark contrast to his impassioned plea.


"Elysia, did you witness that? My heart never belonged to her. Trust me, you've always been my only love."


Chapter 11