Indrick was right, the ship was sinking and rather fast!
“What are we gonna do?” Cedric asked. He was hyperventilating. “I-I can’t swim!”
“Well you’d better learn now!!” Zeke exclaimed. “Swimming is the only option!”
“We have to grab our bags!” Penn ran down to the lower deck, followed by Hunter and Oz.
Cedric was frozen, clinging to the side of the tilting ship.
“What are we supposed to do?” Posy asked. “We can’t even see land! Where do we go?”
“Um, I don’t know!” I admitted. “I have no idea what we’re supposed to do! I think we just die!”
Sure, that’s dramatic, but also a possibility!
“We should jump ship now!” Balkin called as the water reached the deck.
“I can’t!” Cedric shouted. “I can’t swim.”
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Penn’s POVAt this point I wasn’t even surprised with Zelda getting kidnapped. It was to be expected now.How did she manage to get kidnapped so much? She was the strongest and most powerful woman I knew and yet was so easy to abduct.I understand why she was always taken. I mean she was the most beautiful person to grace this entire earth. I wanted to take her away the moment I met her too. Not only did my heart recognize her as my mate, but my mind did too.Seeing the way she had stood up to Hunter solidified that she was the woman for me.Of course she was intimidating and I was scared of telling Hunter that I loved her, but I would do anything for her. I would lay my life on the line for a second. No that I ever get the chance to. She’s usually taken before I even have a chance to do that of course.“What is with everyone taking my sister?” Zeke groaned. “Is she that appealing?”
Zelda’s POVSo I was breathing underwater.Kind of cool, kind of unsettling. I wasn’t sure how I got these gills, but I was more concerned by the fact that two mermaids were abducting me.“Ladies, where are we going?” I asked.“Oh you’ll see! You’ll love it, Empress.” Talise smiled at me.They pulled me through the water at top speed. I barely got to take in my surroundings. I just knew that there was a lot of colors and that they were insanely beautiful.I was brought to a castle that looked like it was made out of glass. It was stunning, but I wondered how comfortable it could really be.“State your name and purpose.” A merman guard commanded.“Lars, you know it’s us. Denize and Talise. We have with us an Empress that we think Prince Mako would like to meet.” Denize grinned.“An....Empress you say?” Lars as
“I’m sorry sir, but I am Empress Zelda’s future husband.” Prince Mako proclaimed. “She even knows how I like my eggs in the morning!”Penn glared at me. “He doesn’t know how I like mine though.” I said quickly. “Didn’t even bother asking.”“You can’t marry the Empress!” Hunter complained. “If you like her, get in line we’re all waiting.”“I’m a Prince, I do not wait!” Prince Mako announced.“Well I’m a King, so I rank higher!” Cedric declared.“A king?” An orange hair mermaid questioned. “You didn't mention you were a king! Princess Ria can marry you and rule over the Slumbering Reef!”“Yes!” I smiled. “And then I don’t have to marry Prince Mako. It’s a win/win!”“No!” Prince Mako and Cedric chorused.&nbs
“Lock us up?” I asked. “That’s a bit extreme, isn’t it?”“We can’t have you trying to escape.” Prince Mako stated. “We must have a ruler for the Slumbering Reef.”“Honestly, both of you are terrible choices for a ruler.” Zeke shook his head. “A leader is supposed to do what’s best for their people, not themselves.”“And what would be best for our people?” Princess Ria questioned.“Neither of you, it seems.” Posy stated.“I am a great ruler.” Prince Mako declared.“As am I!” Princess Ria protested.“Prove it.” I challenged. “Act like it! The two of you are not exhibiting good qualities of a ruler. You’re mean, forceful, and more concerned with what the other is doing as opposed to your kingdom. The Slumbering Reef is suffering because of it. You r
Penn pulled away slightly.“What are you doing?” I asked.“I have to calm down or I’ll mark you.”“Do it.”Penn’s glowing green eyes widened before lunging for my neck again. Still he fought off the urge.“Zelda...if you don’t mean this, I can’t take it back.” Although we were talking, his thrusts stayed at the same pace.“I said I was yours.” I moaned. “So take me Penn.”I wasn’t scared this time. Penn wasn’t Cedric. I was giving him permission. He loved me and this would show the world that he did.Penn’s hand slipped under neck, tilting it up. The glowing in his eyes was brighter than ever. I closed my eyes as he leaned down.I held him tightly as his teeth fully penetrated my neck. I tried to focus on the pleasure of making love as opposed to the pain of his bite.I th
Operation Matchmaker was in full effect.Penn and I didn’t tell anyone about our plan, because frankly we didn’t think they could handle such a plan. We were going to get Prince Mako and Princess Ria alone and talk the other up. Their egos were so damn big, we knew for sure that would work with them. Who doesn't like to hear how attractive and smart they are?Mention how attractive they are and maybe sprinkle in a lie or two about how the other mentioned something nice about them. Manipulation and lying were not good, but if it meant we would get to continue our journey, I would say we shouldn’t rule it out.Princess Ria would be our first target. I felt she and I kind of had a connection. We were both women in positions of power. We were practically best friends.“I have to say, I’m surprised that you wanted to speak to me Empress,” Princess Ria admitted. “I wasn’t sure you liked me very much.”
I was preparing for the double date when there was a knock on the door. I was desperately hoping it was Penn, but I was disappointed to see Cedric walk through the door. Any and all feelings that I previously thought I had for him were gone completely. Erased by my bond with Penn. It was so relieving. Of course I was still worried about if he won the trials and having to be his wife. Having his children and watching him destroy Uquix. That was not a life I looked forward to at all. “Can we talk?” He questioned. “Make it quick.” I stated. “I have to get ready for my date.” “Why did you let him mark you?” “Because I love him. The only reason I didn’t let him do it sooner was because of you.” “Because you still love me?” I laughed. “No, because you scarred me. When you bit me, you changed the course of my entire life. I was afraid of what Penn’s bite would do. But last night when we were making love
We had to help Prince Mako back to the water. It was harder than we thought and he ranted the entire time.“I should have known it would never have worked out with that wench! Rude, ungrateful temptress! She knew wearing that bra would draw me in! She planned this the entire time!”“I don’t think that’s true.” Penn stated. “She really did like you. But then you called her family deceptive and untrustworthy. Women don’t like that.”“She called my family petty and horrible.” Prince Mako shot back.“And was she wrong?” I asked.“Well...I suppose not, but my family didn’t start the feud.”“Maybe they did.”“No way!” His tail flailed in anger.“Stop moving or we’re going to drop you.” Penn said.“Can you move faster? I would like to give that diabolical woman a