Chapter 42

"You don't want me around?" She asked almost in a whisper. "No!" Mars tried to defend himself. "I never meant it that way, but ...." "You can go with him" Queen Alexa cut in and they all glanced at her, she held a genuine assuring smile. "Mom, I'm sorry" Dinah bowed at her, feeling guilty for betraying for mom and choosing someone else over her mother, her only family. "I've always wanted you to go outside this water, to make friends and explore. This is an opportunity." The mermaid Queen said to her daughter as she walked closer and held her hands. "I've been outta here a lot of times and you've been here all your life. You have found your mate and I cannot stop from going with him, I grant you freedom Dinah." "I'm grateful mom" Dinah said in tears and ran closer, hugging the older woman tightly. "You're brave, and I trust you're going to survive" Queen Alexa said and pulled away. She turned to Mars "I am leaving her to you, she's now your responsibility and I wouldn't want you