Must Love Mermen (Sable Cove Book 2) by R. E. Butler

Author:R. E. Butler [Butler, R. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: chicklit, merman, fairy romance, paranormal chicklit, merman romance, fairy merman romance, merman fairy romance, paranormal romcom cozy
Published: 2021-05-23T17:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Cassian wasn’t a nervous male by nature, but he had a definite case of nerves as he walked out of Zia’s grand home with her father, Athene. The house was surrounded by beautiful gardens.

“Did Zia plant these?” Cassian asked as he stopped to touch the head of a dark yellow flower.

“She and her mother. Olive’s nature power is related to plants like Zia’s. They have the gardens arranged so there is something growing year-round. Even in the winter, there are holly bushes and miniature pine trees dotting the landscape.”

“Your power is water?”

“Yes. I can bring water up from underground, cause tides to fluctuate, and even make it rain for short periods of time. I took Zia fishing once when she was young and the engine went kaput, so I used a tide to get us back to shore.”

“That’s a very handy power to have.”

“You can talk to fish, though?”

“For the most part. Some sea creatures are more articulate, like dolphins or whales, but if they don’t really speak to me in my mind, I can generally get a feeling for what they want to tell me.”

“You think she gained some of your powers from your mating?”

They reached the edge of a pond and stepped into the gazebo. Half of the gazebo was set on low pilings in the water. Cassian leaned on the top rail and looked over into the water. There were koi swimming around, some headed his way, curious about his appearance.

“It appears so,” Cassian said. “She was able to call for help and dolphins answered.” And then there was the odd way the witches had shown up, but he kept that thought to himself, since her family was certain no witches or warlocks were in their family line.

“Well, that’s wonderful,” Athene said. “Now, you wished to speak to me?”

“I did.” Cassian straightened and turned to face her father. “I’d like to ask your permission to have Zia’s hand in marriage.”

Athene grinned. “You have my blessing. And her mother’s too.” He extended his hand and Cassian shook it, his nerves easing swiftly.

“Thank you.”

“We’re so happy you two found each other. It’s quite miraculous the way you met, like kismet.”

“It feels like it, especially after the prophesy.” Cassian looked over the water again, then said, “I haven’t asked Zia to marry me yet. We’ve talked about it, but I don’t have a ring for her. What’s the process for marriage with fairies?”

“Well, we’ll have an engagement party to announce it officially. I don’t want to rush you, but if you were to propose while you’re here we could have a party the following night.”

“I just need a chance to go for a swim,” Cassian said, explaining what he would need.

“I can arrange that,” Athene said. He hummed in thought. “After Zia’s asleep, I can take you to the sea and wait while you do what you need to do. I also know a male with power over metal, and I’m certain he’ll be able to help.”

“Thank you so much,” Cassian said.

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