The severity of my injuries led to a dangerous infection spreading across my body.
Conrad tracked me down and surrounded me with a group armed with lethal weapons.
With a desperate edge in his voice, he said, “Maya’s condition has deteriorated again. The doctors are powerless. You’re the only one who can save her.”
My heart plummeted into despair. “Conrad, without the merfolk’s pearl, I’m going to die!”
Conrad didn’t seem to hear me. He was frenzied, almost maniacal. “Serena, Maya doesn’t have time! Please, just give me the merfolk’s pearl!”
His family was in the shipbuilding business, equipped with the most advanced fishing tools and sonar detectors.
My injuries were severe, leaving me powerless to resist.
If he couldn’t get the merfolk’s pearl, he would undoubtedly target my people. The consequences would be catastrophic.
It seemed like today was a point of no return.
Conrad's touch was unexpectedly gentle as he caressed my face, but then his grip tightened brutally around my trembling shoulders.
His eyes were chillingly indifferent, almost predatory. “Serena, just hand it over to me. Don’t push me to use force.”