Surge and Raine: A Merman’s Tale

Adult Fantasy-MermenHeat rating: 2 flamesA twisted fairy tale. Warning: this ain’t your mother’s Little Mermaid!The time has come for Poseidon's grandson Surge to rule the oceans and the seven seas. Flouting his grandfather's one rule, Surge leaves the depths of ocean to visit the surface, where he instantly falls in love with the beautiful Raine Foster. Raine's life is in danger, but he’s helpless to come to her rescue on dry land. Will Surge find a way to save his true love, or are these lovers from opposite worlds destined to be apart forever?Excerpt:Poseidon’s robes vanished in a flash of light. Surge looked over the powerfully built body his father once had. It was of a dark sand color, with muscular arms and shoulders. The trunk was deeply defined and the legs were long and lean with an appendage floating between them that spanned at least six inches. The robes returned and Surge smiled.“Lord Poseidon, I ask for the body of my father before you changed him, so that I can go to the surface and rescue the woman I love.”“Your duty is to your people. You are to take a mate and the throne from your father in three days.”“My lord, I have found no one in my realm that pleases me as this human does. She is who I want for my mate.”“Surge, I will give you the body of your father, but you will only have it for two days to use. Go find this human and convince her to return to the sea with you. In two days time your tail will return…no matter where you are.” He looked into his grandson’s stunned face. “Do you understand the risks?”Surge nodded.“Once done it will not be undone until the two days is up, is this human worth it?”“I love her, my lord. I’ll take the risk.”“So be it.”