"Mermaids have almost the same hierarchy levels as wolves," Abe began. "Most of them are offered some certain favors because of the nature and strength of their powers."

"How exactly does that work?"

Abe shrugged. "It's just the same way it works for wolves. The family can go as far as pushing away the child or slaving him or her. On the contrary, Hazel had so much magical essence after her birth that the midwives were forced to keep her and the mother away from prying eyes for almost a week. They came up with an excuse. But Hazel could not hide it. Her name traveled fast amongst her people....