The Mermaid Lord Drowns in His Regret

Aria saves Ethan, he betrays her for Chloe, she marries Austin to survive.

Aria pulls Lord Ethan from volcanic waters only to watch him pledge devotion to Chloe, the rival who stole her rainbow fin. To protect his false savior, Ethan sacrifices Aria to enemies who drag her through rings of fire for sport. Her affection turns to ash, so she accepts marriage to Austin, the feared Abyss ruler. On the wedding day Ethan lifts the veil expecting Chloe and finds Aria instead. He tears through the Abyss to reclaim her, but she already rests in the arms of a man far more dangerous than he ever was.

• fantasy
• revenge
• contract marriage
• love triangle

1. Aria saved Ethan from volcanic waters
2. Chloe stole Aria's rainbow fin
3. Ethan sacrificed Aria to enemies

Fans of betrayed heroines who seize power through strategic marriage will appreciate this tale.