Does he love me or am I a toy ???

In the morning. Noah slowly opened his eyes, his entire body feeling heavy, sore, and weak. His limbs ached as he shifted slightly, and a strange stickiness clung to his skin.

His hazy vision cleared, and his heart dropped. His stomach, chest, and thighs were covered in a warm, white substance—Thalassius’ seed.

A shiver ran down his spine as he realized what had happened. His breath came out in shaky pants as he tried to move, but a firm hand was resting on his stomach.

Noah turned his head to the side and saw Thalassius, still asleep, his long black hair spread over the bed. His face looked peaceful, but his hand was rubbing slow, lazy circles over Noah’s belly.

Noah swallowed hard, his body betraying him with a strange warmth pooling in his core.

Noah’s face flushed as he tried to move, but Thalassius' grip on his stomach tightened. He took a deep breath, ignoring the soreness in his body, and called out, “Wake up, you stupid sea monster!”

Thalassius didn’t respond. Instead, he stirred slightly, pulling Noah closer against his chest.

“Hey! I said wake up!” Noah grumbled, trying to push him away.

Without warning, Thalassius’ lips crashed against his. Noah’s eyes widened in shock as the kiss deepened, slow and sensual, making his heart pound.

Before Noah could protest, Thalassius bit down on his lower lip, gently tugging at it. A soft gasp escaped Noah’s mouth, and the merman took the opportunity to deepen the kiss even further.

Noah felt... cherished. The way Thalassius held him, the way his fingers traced his skin—it wasn’t just possessive. It felt like devotion.

When Thalassius finally pulled away, his golden eyes met Noah’s with an intensity that made him shiver. “Mine,” he murmured against his lips.

Thalassius stirred from his sleep, his eyes slowly opening, and as they met Noah’s gaze, a soft, satisfied smile spread across his face. He leaned closer, his voice a deep, soothing murmur.

“You’ll get round and beautiful soon, Noah,” he said, his hand still gently rubbing Noah’s belly. "It’s all part of what’s meant to happen."

Noah's heart skipped a beat, his mind racing. He couldn’t believe it. His body tensed under the merman’s touch as his stomach fluttered with a mix of emotions he couldn’t quite place.

Thalassius’ eyes softened as he continued, "You’ll glow, just like I said. It’ll all make sense when it happens. Just wait and see."

Thalassius stood up from the bed, stretching his long, graceful body. He looked at Noah, a soft smirk on his lips.

"I'm going now," he said, his tone casual. "Bye."

Noah watched as the merman turned to leave, his heart still heavy with everything that had happened. His mind raced with memories of the previous events—the harsh words, the cruel things Thalassius had said to the other merfolk. He remembered how Thalassius boasted about using him, about how he had manipulated Noah’s emotions.

Noah stood still for a moment, feeling an overwhelming mix of anger, confusion, and hurt. Then, as if something inside him snapped, he grabbed his coat and followed Thalassius out.

His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts—he had been used, hadn’t he? But why did he still feel drawn to the merman? Why couldn’t he just let go? The questions spiraled in his head as he walked, the doubt and pain from Thalassius' words continuing to haunt him.

But there he was, trailing behind, unable to stop himself from following the merman once again.

As Noah followed Thalassius out, his head spinning with everything that had happened, he suddenly felt a wave of nausea hit him. He stumbled to the side, gripping his stomach, and before he could stop it, he vomited on the ground.

The sickening sensation lingered, and Noah’s body trembled. He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, trying to steady himself. It was then that it hit him. The realization swept over him with force.

What they had done last night—it wasn’t just a moment of weakness. It wasn’t just some passing thing. It had taken. Something had changed inside of him.

Noah's chest tightened as panic began to set in. He felt different. Something was growing within him. The feeling from the night before, the strange tingling sensation in his body—it wasn’t just in his mind. It had actually happened.

His heart raced as he looked at his hands, still trembling. The weight of the situation crashed down on him. He had no idea what was happening to him, but he knew it was far from good. The despair and fear overwhelmed him, and he wanted nothing more than to escape, but his body felt too heavy, too worn out to move.

And in the back of his mind, the realization hit him even harder: The merman’s words were true.

Noah hesitated, but his feet moved on their own. He followed Thalassius, despite the sick feeling in his stomach. The merman swam gracefully toward a group of mermen and mermaids, their laughter and chatter filling the air.

Noah stayed hidden behind a tree, his heart pounding in his chest. He couldn’t bring himself to get any closer, but he had to hear it. He had to know what Thalassius would say. His breath caught as he peered through the leaves, watching Thalassius talk to the others.

Thalassius, unaware of Noah’s presence, spoke loudly, his voice dripping with arrogance. “That human I’m dealing with,” Thalassius said with a smirk, “he’s nothing but a toy. An easy way to get what I want. I don’t even care about him. I just needed him for this… I’ll move on to the next one once I’m done.”

The words stung Noah like a slap to the face. His eyes watered, his throat tightening with a mix of hurt and disbelief. He had been nothing more than a tool to Thalassius.

He wanted to leave. He wanted to run as far away from this place as possible, but he couldn’t bring himself to move. The weight of the truth pressed down on him, and the words that Thalassius had said cut deeper than anything he’d felt before. He was nothing to him.

The merman turned, his eyes scanning the area, but Noah quickly ducked behind the tree, trying to hold back the tears threatening to spill.

To be continued

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