Chapter 52
Anastasia turned to see a beautiful woman standing at the shore. She recognised her as Nerina, from her visions. As Nerina stepped out of the water, she slowly shifted to her human form. She was naked, her skin pale as snow.
Irina quickly fell to her knees, bowing her head slightly before raising to look at Nerina.
"I want my freedom," Irina said. "I'm tired of hiding from you. Are you going to free me from this torment?"
"I will grant you your freedom if I see you fit for it,'' Nerina said, pressing her lips together.
"I brought my daughter, Anastasia."
Nerina's gaze remained unfazed.
"You don't seem happy?" Irina asked.
"Ohh, when you dug into the ocean disturbing me from my sleep, did you think I wouldn't know you were here to return her?"
"Where is she?" Nerina asked.
Irina gaze shifted to Anastasia on the ground. "Here she is."
