Princess Ayla
I was starting to lose hope I’d ever reach the bottom of these stairs. It felt like I had been descending for hours with no end in sight. I have to be below the ocean surface by now, but at least I can’t drown, I hope. Can a mermaid drown?
I didn’t know if I was hoping Nate was aware I was missing or still blissfully unaware. If I couldn’t find a way out, they wouldn’t be able to find me. Either way, I’m stuck here until I’m able to find a way out.
I stopped and leaned against the stone wall as I took a few deep breaths. My stomach twisted painfully as I thought about Nate and how worried he must be.
“f**k, Ayla! You have someone else to think about now. You can’t just run into the unknown.” I cursed myself out loud, like a crazy person. The staircase echoed as I sighe
