The Merman's Mark

The smart housekeeper lowered the second set of mechanical doors and dimmed the lights, turning the room into an isolated island cut off from the world.

Apart from the silver-black tail swaying in the water, the dark, expansive depths were utterly silent. No one dared venture there.

Beneath the reef, the water was pale blue, gradually shifting from blue to black farther down. In the deepest waters, not a trace of light could penetrate. Their bottomless darkness resembled an abyss capable of swallowing any passing creature, easily stirring a deep-seated fear of confinement or the deep sea.

Whenever you gazed into the water, you couldn't help imagining some enormous creature swimming through it.

Could there be sea monsters here?

Could there be fearsome beasts of the deep?

The deep sea was synonymous with “danger.” People feared the unknown terrors lurking in the darkness.

Wright had no need to worry about that. The most dangerous creature of all was currently braced on his arms, leaning over a reef as he kissed him.

The merman's lips were cool, but his breath was so hot.

Wright reached out to caress Mu Chen's cheek. His heart tingled with a sweet, ticklish warmth, like a feather settling gently in his palm—something he had to cradle carefully so he wouldn't hurt it...