Finned by Sutton Shields

Author:Sutton Shields [Shields, Sutton]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Young Adult, paranormal romance, ocean, Merman, Sea, Merpeople, mermaid, (¯`'•.¸//(*_*)\\¸.•'´¯)
ISBN: 1481101382
Publisher: Amazon Media
Published: 2012-11-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

A Fair to Remember

In the wake of Katrina’s threat to smite me, Troy remained highly guarded, jumping at every little noise. Strangely, I was not at all frightened by Katrina’s threats, though I’m not sure why. I’m certain any other non-mergirlfriend would be terrified if some lunatic merbitch declared revenge at all costs. Me, not so much. I find myself much more concerned with eternal serendipity.

The whole concept of the sea binding two merps together for life was truly beautiful. Imagine, knowing the identity of your one true love and never having to question his love for you. I’m afraid such peace of mind will never be mine. From what Troy has told me, the sea only binds merps together, not Normals, and certainly not a Normal with a merperson. This cruel realization has created a big knot of doubt in my tummy. How can Troy and I ever truly be together if no future exists for us?

Maybe that’s why I can’t bring myself to say those three little words to him. Yet, despite being doused in doubt, I continue basking in his love for me. I can’t help but think that I’m greedy for doing so, especially knowing it can never really last. So, is all of this even real? Or am I literally living in a fantasy world, stupidly holding tight to a soon-to-vanish fairy tale? In some small sense, perhaps Katrina was right. Maybe I am selfish. Hmm. Just noticed the word “fish” is in the word “selfish.” Very bad sign.

“Knock, knock.” Mom looked so pretty in her aqua evening dress. “Troy’s here, sweetheart. I’ve made some peanut butter cookies for you both.”

“Thanks, Mom. Hot date?”

Her cheeks turned a hundred shades of pink. “Mr. Gibbs is picking me up any minute. He really is a kind man, Marina. I hope you like him.”

“Definitely lots of like. He’s the good kind.”

“He is, isn’t he? I think your Troy may be of the same mold.”

“Yeah, I kinda like him.”

“Who would have thought? Here we are, mother and daughter, dating at the same time. Does it bother you at all, Marina?” she asked, sitting on my bed. “I was so young when I married your father. I hardly remember how to date. In a way, I’m glad to be going through this with you. But if you have any reservations, please tell me. You are the most important person in my life, never doubt that.”

“Never even a drop of doubt. I want you to be happy. If Mr. Gibbs makes you smile, he stays on the island. Besides, how bad at dating can you be when you know how to wear a dress like that?”

“My old ego needs that,” she said, giving me a mama hug. “Let’s not keep them waiting any longer,” she said, grabbing my hand.

“Them? When did Mr. Gibbs get here?”

“Pretty sure I heard the doorbell a couple minutes ago. Poor Troy, I’ll bet he didn’t know what to do!”

“You’re a stinker, Mom, you know that?”

“Who do you think you get it from? Eh, keeping him waiting a tad isn’t a bad thing, remember that.

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