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I should be judged based on my accomplishments, not my gender.
The only explanation for why Sterling and I were not affected by their entrancing call was our complete Deafness. The wax earplugs the sailors wore had done nothing to help.
Was it possible that their voices were the only weapons sirens had at their disposal?
I don’t have a problem with being Deaf, I signed, cutting into the conversation. Roscoe took a step back as he realized I had understood everything he said. But I do have a problem with you being such a—
the enemy of my enemy was my friend, that would mean— I snuck a quick look at Bayne. He must be my friend.
A siren is not the same as a fish, he continued. We are much better than fish, even though we both have tails. Humans have legs, just like cows or chickens, but a beautiful woman is much better than any cow.
If it makes you feel better, they will probably barely notice you when we sail into port. I began ticking off on my fingers. We have a Deaf Siren Hunter, a siren outcast, a full crew of pirates who have a child prisoner in the brig, and a golden-winged woman who can fly and change size. None of this strikes you as odd?
you two keep looking at each other like that, something is going to catch fire, so cool it.
If you two lovebirds are done, Ma wants to ask Bayne about life undersea.
I’m the king’s second-born, and as such, was groomed for the position since my birth. Defending my people is my life’s mission.
knew that, of all people, you had the greatest chance of defeating the Kraken. So when it destroyed your ship, I saved you. You marooned me on a desert island, you twit. That hardly counts as saving someone.
You can push me away all you want, Treva, but I am not giving up on you that easily. I would never forgive myself if I just let you go. I love you. Before, you said that you thought you loved me too, and I’m here to ask you if that’s true.
Aren’t you afraid of me? I asked. He should fear me. I had murdered many of his people and had a sword pointed at him. Of course I am, but that makes you all the more desirable.
If you are going to kill me, Treva, then do it quickly. I don’t want to live without you.
