Grabbing ahold of Delmare's hand, he smiled over at me, his eyes burning gold. I let out a nervous laugh as he pulled me to his side, grabbing ahold of my waist as he pulled me closer, kissing me softly on my cheek as I laid my head on his shoulder. I just need a moment, this was a lot to take in.

"I know." He whispered, "Take all the time you need."

"It's just, I just found out I'm pregnant and now I have to meet your parents and I'll eventually rule a kingdom I know nothing about. It's a lot to take in and I'm worried that I'll make a fool of myself or that you'll parents won't like me. What if they hate me? What if-" I was cut off as Delmare let go of my waist swimming until he faced in front of me, placing both of his hands along my face, his expression entirely sincere.

"I know it is a lot and we will work through it together. I'm sure my parents will love you. I understand that you are nervous and worried but, you won't be alone in all of this. I will help you and I know my parents will as well." He said, his tone sincere.

"Okay." I managed to breathe out, "I'm ready now."

He nodded before offering his arm as I took it, holding onto him as he led me to wherever his parents were. We rounded a few corridors until I was sure we were lost until two guards opened a pair of double doors not too far from where we were swimming. As we entered someone said our names as a couple stood. I nervously tugged on my dress, unsure of what I should do as we entered.

"Oh, Delmare you're back!" A woman exclaimed, her voice filling the room with an angelic sound.

The Symari standing before us wore her violet colored hair up in several braids as her crown rested atop her head while her silver eyes and tail flashed against her equally pale skin. I watched as Delmare let go, swimming over to hug his mother who kissed him quickly on the cheek before turning to me. Her expression entirely warm as she looked at me fondly before swimming over to me. I immediately stopped fidgeting, frozen in place as she came towards me and placed her warm hand across my cheek before quickly hugging me. The comfort I felt immediately consuming me as I began to relax, almost certain that there was no reason to be worried at all as I wrapped my arms around her as well.

"It's good to finally meet you, Anna." She smiled, her eyes shining bright, "I was hoping we could have tea tomorrow, so we can get to know each other better." She turned to the merman who hadn't moved who I assumed was the king. His hair was as black as Delmare's and I could see where Delmare got his looks from, he was definitely a mix of both of his...