Tested - Chapter 9 - Beyond Pacifica

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Kyran kept his focus on the soulless eyes of the Great White shark hovering before him.  He held his hand out to halt the beast’s progress.  It stopped and kept its eyes on Kyran, awaiting instruction, a disappointed look bent his mouth into a frown.

 

“Are you sure this girl is a mermaid?” the king asked.

 

“Yes, father.  I sensed it immediately.  She grew gills when she breathed in the salt water.”

 

“You didn’t give her gills?” Kyran asked.  He waved off the shark and it nodded before drifting from the room.  He watched Delphina relax and expel a shuddering breath.

 

“No,” Kira said.

 

“Prove it,” the king said.  Kira wrenched her arms away from the guards and pulled Delphina away from the guards holding her.  Everyone watched intently as Kira moved close ready to press a kiss to Del’s lips.

 

“Wait!” Kyran said as he walked over to where they stood.  “Allow me,” he said coolly.  He watched Delphina’s eyes widen in a panic and almost smiled.  Instead he pulled her closer wrapping one arm around her waist as one hand slid through her hair and held her head steady.  He felt her shiver as he leaned into her.  This time he couldn’t help smiling.

 

“You seem tense.  It’s just a little kiss, Delphina,” he said, his lips hovering over hers.

 

“I don’t think I trust you,” she stammered.

 

“I don’t think you should,” he agreed before he pressed his lips to hers.  He felt her body go rigid before she relax against him.  His grip increased on her waist as he parted her lips and let his tongue lick across her teeth.  She inhaled sharply giving him the reaction he wanted.  Kyran inhaled the air from her lungs and began to flood her mouth with salt water.  He watched her eyes flash open, pleading for release but he held her firm in his grip.  His thoughts invaded her mind.

 

“Breathe.”

 

A tear slid from her eyes as she held fast to the last of her oxygen.  Kyran let his hand move from her waist to her hips and flicked his thumb across the inside of her hip bone.  Del inhaled sharply, clamping her eyes shut against the initial burn.  Gill slits formed on her neck and the salt water rushed through them as resumed her breathing.  Water soaked their clothing but he held her trapped in place  like a puppet performing a trick on stage.

 

“Outstanding!” the king said.

 

At last Kyran reversed the flow and pushed fresh air into Del’s mouth.  Their lips broke apart as she gasped at the transformation.  He reached for her again but she pushed away from him staggering back until she fell against the steps behind her.  Kira rushed to her side and put her arms around the confused young woman.

 

Several guards entered the room carrying debris from the wreckage.  Kyran watched them pull several destroyed pieces of equipment out to examine.  He recognized a few of the charred remains.  He pulled what looked like a chef’s carving knife from the pile and stormed away from the hub of activity toward Del.  Without warning he threw the knife at her feet and hauled her up by the shoulders.  He raked her with a murderous glare and held her so tight she winced.

 

“What were you doing before the explosion?  Did you cause it?”  he shook her in rage.  “Did you!”

 

“Yes!” Del screamed.

 

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Tested - Chapter 9 - Beyond Pacifica