Beyond the King's Curse (Gate to the Worlds, #2) by Lila Leigh Hunter

Author:Lila Leigh Hunter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: adventure, gay, fantasy, gay romance, mm romance, romance historical, mermen, childhood friends, mersharks

Chapter VI

TIBERIUS could not believe his mate was embracing a human, kissing him as if they belonged together.

“Tristan!”

Now back in his mershark form, using telepathy again felt foreign to Tiberius after so many years of one-sided conversations. He remembered escaping the pirates minutes before the king’s curse took over the worlds. After witnessing his transformation, a motley crew had kept him hostage on board of La Aventura. They had prevented his return to the underwater city of Allód, where he was the heir to the throne— a fact they ignored. As he jumped from the galleon’s deck, Tiberius took his shark shape in hopes of evading being recaptured. His speed helped him move away from the chaos, but he got caught in the reef shortly after.

A brokenhearted Tristan disentangled him from the rock formation, but by the time he was nursed back to health, it was too late to return home or shift forms. With the king’s blessing, Mernovia became his new home and Tristan his only family.

As soon as Tristan turned toward him, Tiberius saw the concern in the mer’s eyes. He was probably readying himself for a fight, which was the last thing Tiberius wanted. Tristan squared his shoulders, making his lean muscles ripple. His pale skin contrasted beautifully with his aquamarine tail, and his short black hair framed his features perfectly. Tristan’s posture projected confidence, but Tiberius knew him best. Behind his calm demeanor lay a storm of fears.

“Who are you?”

Having the opportunity to communicate with Tristan made him giddy. The mer’s voice was familiar, but its effects on Tiberius’s body intensified as the words reached him.

“I am Prince Tiberius Lir, heir to the throne of Allód. But to you, my love, I am simply Tibs.”

Tiberius kept his eyes locked with Tristan’s, enjoying the multitude of expressions taking over the beautiful merman’s face. For centuries, they had accompanied each other, always ready to spend their days together. As they grew older, Tristan’s responsibilities increased, but the mer always took the time to be with Tiberius. Not being able to communicate had been torturous. He had understood everything Tristan told him but could not reply as he was bound to his shark form. Now that he had regained his ability to shift at will, the mershark would do anything to conquer Tristan’s heart.

“Preposterous!”

“I can only imagine your confusion. I am willing to do anything to show you that I am your Tibs.”

The currents around them became agitated to match Tristan’s mood. It was not the first time Tiberius had witnessed this event, and every single time, his heart saddened for his best friend. Tristan’s inability to completely control his powers was reflected around them, but most importantly, it showed him Tristan’s need to claim Tiberius as his numina— a numen’s guardian, his soul mate.

“Ask me anything and you will see I speak the truth.”

Tiberius waited patiently as Tristan battled to regain control of his powers. The moment the currents calmed, he knew Tristan could be receptive to his new identity.

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