"Mermaids have almost the same hierarchy 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. Jealousy started."
Dallan almost sighed. Even before Abe mentioned the part about jealousy, he knew that was the path the story would ply. People were simply inconsiderate and wicked."So what happened?"
