ManyWriters

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 following day, Victor, who had been consumed by his own thoughts and distractions throughout the night, finally managed to quell the growing anxiety within him. He hurried home, hoping to make amends, but his mind was filled with uncertainty. He even deceived himself, believing that I would have returned, waiting for him as usual.


Upon entering, he rushed to Maxine, his heart pounding. "Has the lady risen?" he inquired, his voice shaky.


Maxine glanced behind him, perplexed. "Isn't she with you? She left with you yesterday and hasn't come back," he responded, his confusion growing.


Victor felt a shiver run through him. The statement struck him hard. "What do you mean she didn't return?" He barged inside, frantically scanning the room. Everything was unchanged, but I was nowhere in sight. Even my beloved cat lounged on the sofa, oblivious to the unfolding turmoil.


Chapter 6