The mermaid lay by the edge of the bathtub, looking up at her.
Ruan Li took the Suppression Ring from his hand and placed it around his neck.
With a click, the black metal Suppression Ring was securely fastened.
A hint of joy appeared in the mermaid's eyes, even as he instinctively reached to tug at the ring on his neck with his claws.
Ruan Li quickly held his webbed fingers, "Don't move, you might accidentally scratch your neck with your nails."
The mermaid lowered his head, taking advantage of the moment, and pressed her palm against his cheek, his eyes gazing deeply into hers.
"What's wrong?"
"I want to..."
His icy blue eyes were locked on Ruan Li's lips, his intent clear.
"No, you don't want to."
A look of confusion and disappointment flashed in the mermaid's eyes.
Ruan Li gently touched his face, speaking softly, "Be good, I'll have Zhe Ye take you to the pool later."
"No!"
The words came out with speed and precision.
"So what do you want to do?"
