I got hurt trying to save him, he mistook me for saving him, he tortured me, but after I died, he went crazy.

Ever since Asher Vance learned that a mermaid heart could cure all illnesses, he had my heart surgically removed nine times to treat his beloved Blair.

The ninth time, I wept and begged him.

"Please, no, I'll die."

But he kicked me aside like I was nothing more than a stray dog, his eyes brimming with undisguised contempt.

"Don't mermaids have infinite healing? You bounced back the last eight times. Who are you putting on a show for now? And if you dare run to Grandpa Edward, you'll regret it."