Zen lay in bed later that night, and even though her body was aching with exhaustion from the day’s events her mind was alive. There had been other mermaid sightings here, how long ago she wasn’t sure, but it was a good place to start. She needed to meet with Calum’s Grandmother and find out where and when exactly she'd seen one.
Her conversation with Calum played on repeat in her head, over and over again. She couldn’t help the satisfied smile that f*rced its way onto her lips. For the first time in her life she had someone to talk to about mermaids. Yes, he didn't know that she, herself, was one, but maybe one day when his shock had dissipated she could tell him the truth.
Her mind drifted to her adventures underwater. Her glowing hair and magnificent tail. Watching as the ocean unfold
