The moment the king passed down the curse, Minos knew he wasn't getting his voice back. He's caused enough heartache for two lifetimes, but when he sees a handsome man struggling in the lake, his innate desire to protect comes to the surface.

John Leed just wants to be loved. When he comes out to his friends, instead of embracing him, they throw him overboard — into the arms of a merman. Once together, he realizes he's found the partner he's always wanted.

Minos is determined to protect this human. Can they forge a relationship or will the secrets in Minos's past disrupt their perfect rhythm?