Runaway princess Leila saves merman king Kieran, forging a blood bond that forces him onto land through agony.
Leila abandons her throne and rescues Kieran from a pirate deck, their mingled blood sealing a mate bond neither can escape. Kieran submits to a forbidden ritual that carves legs from his tail, each step on land a fresh torment. Enemies and ancient laws close around them as the human royal and sea ruler fight to hold what the tide has joined.
Markers
- 1fated mates
- 2forbidden ritual
- 3sea and land
Audience
Readers drawn to destined lovers crossing impossible boundaries will stay for the cost each step demands.
