A merperson's first kiss is marked as a rite of passage. But Charisa did the unthinkable and shared hers with a human. Under the guise of fulfilling her royal duty, Charisa is set to travel to the human land on a mission-one that will favor them in the war to come. But she has selfish reasons for going. Ever since their kiss, she can't get Darren off her mind. If she thought navigating the royal courts of the ocean was fraught with danger, staying on land is like nothing she's experienced before. Despite the uncertainty and insecurity, life above the water gives her the freedom she yearns. Torn between two worlds, she has to decide whether to follow her heart and stay or risk the safety and prosperity of her people.