As soon as she was dressed, Nerina jumped in the water and shifted into a mermaid. Her friends followed her and so did the sirens. She had planned it all well. The moment they were out of the cavern, she flicked her hand and the entrance of the cave closed with heavy boulders that swung, filling the gap with a loud bang.
Tania would remain imprisoned in this cave, only she knew about, until her demands were met. She even thought that Taiyi and Eltanin might create a ruckus after hearing her demands, but she knew that King Izo was on her side. He would not go against her and would even support her. She was only doing what he wanted. The means to achieve her purpose was not important as long as she became Eltanin's legal wife. She had learned about Taiyi's plans from a servant, who had spoken about once she was given ten pink pearls.
