Chapter 21

The lazy huge alligator went and laid by Nazima’s side on the rock. “We were followed.” He told Nazima and she became alert. “Do not worry, it was only the Mer king and I sense no danger from him. He might just be concerned about the stranger we are with.” Nazima’s demon told her. “He shouldn’t have followed us thought, we can take care of ourselves.” Nazima responded. “Tell that to him.” The alligator said.

“My queen, that thing is so huge.” Exclaimed Osmond, now that he was seeing the alligator up close, he could not believe it’s size. Yes, they have alligators in Africa, and they were huge but not as big as this one. “Please tell him not to call me a thing.” The alligator warned. “He doesn’t like being called a thing when he is part of me.” Nazima told Osmond.

“My apologies my queen, I meant no disrespect, can I pet him?” Osmond asked. “Let him try to touch me and he will lose that hand.” Nazima could not help but laugh. Her demon was very grumpy. “No Osmond, no one is allowed to t