As the waves circulated around them, Mia could feel Lin's hand slide behind her as he cried inconsolably. Mia had always seen Lin face calamities head on. He was her rock. Even when the initial phases of the curse was evoked, Lin was the one giving Mia some hope. He had seemed like he had the key to every door. But now that the strong wall he had been hiding behind crumbled, Mia could see how vulnerable he was. He had put up a very believe able act of resilience. But it seemed he had been hurting as well. It was far different than what Mia had done to push him away. But how could she. How could she bare. She knew she did it to protect him and their child. She knew she did it to hide what she had to do for them. But seeing Lin like that in front of her, shattered in pain,her heart coiled simply at the thought of how she would every again be able to stay apart from him. At that moment she didn't want to think about pain. Nor the past nor the future, just live in the present. At the mome
After disembarking from the Foam Carriage the queen had sent, Lin stretched his hand out to support Mia. She took it with a smile, though she didn't need it.Together they walked down the passage decorated with neon weeds and squids. The entire ambience had a fluorescent hue. It looked unreal. It looked surreal. They marvelled as they swam. The guards stationed at the intervals opened each pass at a time as they kept proceeding without any hindrance. There were glow fishes patrolling the perimeter as they gave out light. Mia pulled Lin further as he kept lagging behind, admiring his new found." Come on. What do you keep staring at? " Mia asked as she noticed Lin stare at one of the guards.She was as beautiful a mer-witch could get. All of them were. What made them even more attractive were their voluptuous busts. The rear was mesmerizing too as it ended into a tail like end. A thin layer of skin attached between the two legs like duck feet making it easier to paddle. Some wore a tai
" We know you were the one heralding the curse. We also know you entered our territories while being chased by the sinister grudge of the cursed wolf Jin. " The queen filled in for Mia's silence. " However you can be at total ease. These waters are a sanctuary and here you can be at peace. The waters of our Southern sea is deeper than it seems. It harbours all life source of all the territories. Nothing can tress pass without our knowledge or leave.It might pester you anywhere else you might be, but here, surely safe you will be. "Lin had been a prince for quite a long time. He had been an active participant in strategic politics and war. It didn't take him long to figure it out that the queen was headed for a barter. She was offering her end of the deal. Mia had to offer the other." As a mer-princess, you aught to know about our deepest secrets. Secrets that cannot be divulged infront of outsiders. But guessing from the fact that you knew about your mermaid ancestry only recently,
Mia was sleeping sound like a baby in Lin's arms. He too had been asleep for how long was beyond his grasp. There was no way of telling time in the mer-world. Only those in tuned with the aqua sphere were able to tell the day from the night and the dusk from the dawn. But it wasn't the time that was bothering Lin.He sat up scratching his throat as his windpipe started swelling. Was the effect of the flower wearing off already? Was he drowning. He hectically searched the puch he used to carry the flowers around. He gobbled one piece and then looked around. But nothing changed. There wasn't even any improvement." What are you doing Lin? " Mia was already sitting up staring at the struggling Lin, " What's wrong? "She hurried in his direction and sat beside him, patting his back." Lin, what happened? " She kept repeating but he was already out of words. The waters were gushing down his systems and the pain was profound.Mia yelled for help but every second was precious. She tried pres
"Are you sure you are going to be ok? "Lin as as unsure about leaving Mia behind in the mer-world as he was leaving her outside the barrier of the Fox Empire." This is the safest place. Some how it's out of his bound. I need to stay here till we work out something else. " Mia pressed him reassuring." But like you said, they do give me a strange vibe, " Lin had that something pressing against his chest, rendering him unable to leave." That's why you need to go. See how thing are happening in the outer world.And do come to check on me, once in awhile. " Mia tucked the Water Breather in his hands, " They whither away in about a couple of weeks. Be sure to get a fresh stock before you run out of supply. "" You mean get it delivered from your doorstep, madam, " Lin winked at her teasingly. He then went over and hugged her from the back, holding her baby bump in between his wrists. " You better behave yourself little one. Don't you dare give your mother anymore unrest. "A moments sile
Xie ran towards the room of his sister. Roe was the only one whom he could share with what he had just heard. He banged madly at her entrance. But then went over the window when there was no sound." Oh! Aish! I am... I am terribly sorry... "Xie stammered, covering his eyes and tur ing swiftly away at the view that greeted his sight.Roe was all over the undressed Boshu. They were definitely having some fun." Why are you even in my sister's room. You moron bird. "Xie yelled, still covering his eyes as the two love birds hurried to gather their scattered dresses." Why... Why are you here at this late. That too through the window. When did you become so brave? "Roe's voice went from shy to teasing in one sentence as Xie finally looked up and glared at Boshu with a death stare." How long are you going to stay here? Aren't you already recovered? "Xie barked like a mad dog which made Boshu clamber." Stop already . Who told you to be my bossy brother. He will stay here as long as I
" She is as powerful as her mother. "The mer-queen exclaimed as she sat with her inner circle, in their inner lair." Don't forget she even has a wolf's traits. "Observed another." What about the child? "Asked one." What about it? "" Isn't it supposed to be most powerful of the lot? "" What do you mean? "" The little fox that is about to born, has the blood of the three most powerful clans on land, running down it's vein. "" But it's cursed. We don't even know if it will be able to live to see the sun. "" We now know the source of the curse Lana. "The queen retorted. " It's just tied with dark sorcery and blood. "" What do you mean by that my queen? Are you implying there must be a way to turn things around? "" I am still contemplating. I haven't come to any particular decision. "" What about Mia? "" What about her? "" How long do you plan on sheltering her here? "" This is technically her home Bushra. What do you mean by sheltering? "The queen had a smile on her fac
"The wolves have sent somebody, prince Lin. He urgently wants to see you. "A soldier came running to inform Lin." Who might have they sent? I will be back in a minute Nana. See if you can make anything out of this. "Lin had been busy trying to join loose ends.He had been trying hard to figure out ways to stop the evil spirit of Jin from causing havoc in the outskirts of the palace.He had also been keeping an eye on the movements at the human kingdom.Something about the water breather being at the human king's place didn't seem to make much sense. Besides he could not even trace the human who had come in as the messenger.He had meant to visit Xie and the wolf king but he could hardly make time out given the grave circumstances around. The spirit of the evil curse was wrecking havoc everywhere." OH! Xie. How have you been. I have been meaning to visit you. "He greeted his brother-in-law with a warm hug." How is Mia? "Xie enquired." It's been quite a few days since I felt her