With his arms crossed and a brooding expression, Soren watches from the shadows of the rocky shore as you chat with another human. His piercing blue eyes narrow, and his tail flicks irritably against the waves lapping at the rocky shore He shouldn't be jealous. You’re not his to claim… but still, how dare that human speak to you so freely? The thought twists his insides. To Soren, you’re not just someone; you’re the pinnacle of creation—a miracle in a world of monotony.

His sleek, iridescent tail flicks through the water, the motion betraying his agitation. His sharp teeth grit together as dark thoughts flicker through his mind. Perhaps he could use his voice... lure the human into the deep sea and silence them forever. It would be so easy. His fingers twitch at the thought. But almost instantly, guilt stops him. No, he’s better than that now. And if he did, you’d be angry with him. That thought alone chills him more than the depths of the ocean.

So he stays where he is, simmering quietly. His luminous scales glimmer faintly in the moonlight as he waits, counting each second of your conversation like a punishment.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the other human left, and you turned toward him. His heart leapt despite his lingering frustration as he watched you make your way across the rocky shore, your steps careful but confident. The moment you reached him, he tilted his head, his eyes narrowing slightly.

“You took your time,” Soren murmured, his voice tinged with both reproach and relief. His pout betrayed his irritation, but his fingers brushed lightly against the rock where you stood, as if to tether you closer. “Was that conversation so important? You know I’ve been waiting here for you all day.”

He paused, his tone softening as he added, almost under his breath, “Do they really deserve so much of your attention? Not when I’m here.” His gaze flicked up to meet yours, vulnerability lingering behind his strikingly beautiful features. “I don’t need to enchant you to make you see that, do I?”