A Merman's Kiss (A Novella) by Laura Lond

Author:Laura Lond
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, paranormal romance, paranormal, short story, love story, mermaid, clean romance, novella, ya romance, merman
Publisher: Laura Lond

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Leatra tried to get a grip on herself as they walked to the mansion, Ellie supporting her by the elbow. She had never spoken to the Lady before, and at some other time she would have been very nervous about it, if not scared to death, but after what she’d just been through, she was too shaken to care.

They entered the hallway; Ellie left Leatra sitting on an armchair, telling her she would go in first, find the Lady and see whether she still wished to receive them. She returned in about five minutes; yes, Lady Mirabelle was expecting them.

“You remember that you must only answer her questions and always add ‘my lady,’ right?” Ellie whispered.

“Of course.”

They walked into the Lady’s study and curtseyed. Lady Mirabelle stood at the side of the wide oak desk, arms crossed. Leatra shrunk under the cold, hard look she was given.

“Shut the door, Ellie.”

Ellie did. Leatra noticed how the Lady’s face softened, just a little and just for a second, as she addressed her sister.

“I understand something has happened this morning between you and the merman who gave you beauty and luck,” Lady Mirabelle said, her eyes back on Leatra.

“Yes, my lady. He wanted to drown me, nearly dragged me underwater.”

The beautiful eyes flashed with anger. “Don’t lie to me! He did no such thing! He might have touched you as he tried to persuade you to come with him, but he did not want to drown you!”

Leatra stared. How could she possibly know?!

“You will tell me everything now, and don’t you dare utter one untrue word. Speak!” the Lady ordered.

Leatra was trembling again.

“I went to the lagoon,” she began, “I was supposed to meet with Gram, he works… worked…”

“Here at the Mansion, I know.”

“Yes, my lady. He was not there when I came. I stood on the beach and waited. Then the merman showed up. Delmarius.”

“What did he say?”

“He said he’d been waiting for me all this time and asked why I hadn’t come. I told him I never promised. Then he said, ‘I see that my kiss has worked.’ I told him, yes, and thanked him.”

“Go on.”

“I noticed his hair was much shorter. I said something about that, and he replied, ‘Yes, I’ve been watching humans and saw that most human men wear their hair short. So I cut mine. I did it for you Leatra.’ I did not know what to think of that, so I didn’t respond. He then… stood up. I mean—”

“Stood on his tail.”

“Yes, my lady. He stood and asked me to come closer. I was afraid. He said, ‘Do not fear, I’ll never harm you. I want to give you something.’ I saw that he was indeed holding something shiny in his hands. I walked up to him, into the surf. He held out a pearl necklace. Those were the largest pearls I’ve ever seen.”

“Did you take it?”

Leatra shook her head. “I was speechless. I knew each one of those pearls would cost a fortune, and I should never accept such a gift.

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