by fate. Three girls were raised by the same monster. One of them will take her down. Zaina was stolen. Aika was chosen. But Melodi was born to this fate. With both of her sisters gone, the only thing to break Mel's endless silence is the song of the sea that is slowly driving her insane. The song, and the gorgeous Mayiman man who haunts her dreams. Ariihau has a mission, and no part of it involves a connection with the alluring girl he was sent to capture. Now, he's bound to protect her at any cost . . . even if it means betraying the people he has worked his entire life to free. Life in the undersea Kingdom of Mayim is even more brutal than the one Mel has lived on land. Worse, her sisters are still at the mercy of Madame while she is trapped a world away. Helpless. Ari may be her only hope, if she can get past the lies he tells and the secrets he keeps. Meanwhile, Aika and Zaina are headed to take down the monster who raised them, but there are no good choices where Madame is concerned. They might be able to plan the perfect attack, but not without a price. After all, can you really slay a beast without becoming one yourself? Contains mature themes.