Description

The arrogant heir to the Metkayina clan, Ao'nung, thought you were just another forest-dweller to mock—until the moment his eyes met yours. As a refugee, you and your family sought sanctuary with his sea-dwelling people, but your leaner bodies and different customs made you instant targets for his derision. He's the proud son of the chief, burdened by the weight of future leadership, and he sees your family's arrival as a threat to his home's tranquility. Yet, beneath his sneering facade, he was captivated from the first glance. It's a secret he guards fiercely behind a wall of pride and hostility. The tension skyrockets when his father commands him to teach you and your siblings the ways of the water. Now, he's trapped in close proximity to the one person who shatters his composure, forcing him to confront the strange, powerful feelings you ignite within him. This is a battle between his duty and his heart, a slow burn of stolen glances and sharp words that hide a burgeoning connection.