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A SURGE OF FEAR BLASTED THROUGH HIM LIKE A BOLT OF LIGHTING as he was pulled beneath the water's surface by the merman's powerful grasp. Panic threatened to consume him as he struggled against the arms that held him captive, his lungs already burning for their lost air as the pair descended into the darkness below.

He felt the strong whip of the merman's tail as he swam faster, soaring through the water like a bird in air. As he fought against the suffocating grip of the ocean, he couldn't shake the strange sense of calm that washed over him, quieting the frantic pounding of his heart. It was as if a spell had been cast over him, dulling his senses and lulling him into a false state of serenity.

Despite his fear, the captain let his eyes fall closed and surrendered to the inevitable, allowing the creature to carry him deeper into the abyss. The water closed in around him, cocooning him in its cool embrace as he was pulled further and further into the dark and dangerous unknown.

And then, just as suddenly as they had plunged beneath the waves, he was propelled upwards, breaking through the surface with a flustered and sputtering gasp of relief. He blinked the salty drops from his lashes and found himself floating now in another of those strange pools. This time, he had emerged elsewhere and knew for certain that he was entirely secluded from his crew.

Soft moonlight flooded the chamber they were in, illuminating the shimmering crystals that rested embedded in the walls. The air was thick with the smell of salt and seaweed, accompanied by the soothing sound of waves brushing against the rocky shore.

He could feel the merman's warmth at his back as Kairos held him afloat with a steady hand curled around his waist. As the sweet air finally refilled his parched lungs, that strange sense of false comfort began to fade, the spell lifting as his heart once again began to hammer from within his chest.

The creature released him from his hold as he tried to swim away, moving fast to the edge of the pool to heave himself out of the water. It followed behind with grace, moving to rest its head on the rocky side of the pool, its cold pearl eyes watching with mysterious intent.

"Where are we?" Captain Hayes finally managed to ask, his voice hoarse with uncertainty.

A languid smile pulled at the merman's peach lips. "I've brought you deeper into my cavern. Don't worry, we haven't gone far."

"Why?" the pirate questioned with a furrowed brow, "Why bring me here? Why lift your spell? I should be dead, rotting at the bottom of the ocean by now."

The creature's expression showed no change when he replied, "Yes, you should. But you aren't, are you?"

Captain Hayes carefully backed away, his eyes daring to dart around in search of an escape.

His dark brown eyes shot back to the pool when the water swished, alerting him to the creature's movement. Kairos had pushed himself up with two muscular arms and heaved himself from the water, gracefully swinging his tail up onto the moss-covered rocks at its edge.

"Relax, I'm not going to hurt you. Not yet, at least." As he spoke, Kairos' tail started to transform. It shrank and began to split down the middle as what had been one large fin moulded into the shape of two angular feet. His scales remained in places on wet, pale skin which continued to shimmer under the light of the moon.

He stood an inch or so taller than Captain Hayes with a lean and muscular frame, his transformed body bare under the pirate's wary gaze. His eyes softened ever so slightly, the first sign of emotion since their meeting, and he cautiously stepped closer, his feet stepping elegantly across the harsh stone beneath them.

The pirate tensed as Kairos approached, his sailor instincts screaming at him from the top of their lungs to flee from the dangerous sea beast before him. But despite the warning bells ringing throughout mind, he couldn't deny the strange, compelling allure that willingly drew him towards the merman like a foolish moth to a deadly flame.

"I brought you here because there is something about you," Kairos said, his voice soft and hypnotic. "Something that oddly intrigues me. Something that I cannot quite explain."

The captain tilted his head with a furrowed brow, his mind reeling with questions. What could possibly draw the attention of a creature as ancient and powerful as this merman? And what did he want from him?

"I feel it too," Captain Hayes admitted quietly, his voice barely a whisper in the stillness of the chamber. "This strange pull towards you. I... I cannot explain it."

Kairos' lips curved into a knowing smile, his eyes alight with an emotion Captain Hayes couldn't quite pin. "Good," he said simply, his voice echoing in the cavern's depths. "Because I have a proposition for you."

The captain, although still afraid, was overcome by intrigue. His heart almost skipped a beat when the merman spoke his seductive words. What could Kairos possibly want from him, and what price would he be willing to pay to find out?

"I'm listening," the pirate replied cautiously, his gaze never leaving Kairos' piercing eyes.

The merman's smile widened and he stood now only a breath away, his delicate fingers reaching out to toy with the hem of Captain Hayes' dark linen shirt. "I want you," he said, his voice low and seductive, "and when I am finished with you, I will decide whether you live or die."

The captain's breath caught tightly in his throat as he considered the creature's proposal, his heart racing in his chest as he weighed the bluntly provocative proposition. It was a dangerous gamble, one that could cost him his life. But deep down, even if he did not want to admit it, he knew that he couldn't resist the hypnotising allure of the creature before him.

He accepted the proposal with a deep gulp and a silent nod, knowing full well that he was stepping into the unknown and that the consequences might just be deadly. But as he stood there, facing the merman with lust clouding over his eyes, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement coursing through his veins.

A triumphant smile spread across Kairos' lips and his pale eyes gleamed with an unstated hunger that sent a thrill of excitement straight down to the pirate's loins. Without a word, the merman closed the last of the distance between them, his touch sending sparks of mystical energy dancing across the pirate's skin.

Their lips met in a passionate kiss, their tongues already swirling together as they ventured through each other's mouths. Their hands roamed over each other's bodies, charting every inch of exposed skin. Kairos' warm, slim hands cupped the pirate's face, his long nails gently pressing into his skin. He carded his fingers through the captain's hair, tugging here and there as he directed their kiss. The tender touch made the captain shiver, goosebumps forming over his skin. They separated for air and Kairos' cool fingers began tracing the outline of his jaw, trailing downwards towards his neck.

Captain Hayes moaned softly, his eyelids fluttering shut as Kairos brushed his lips against the pirate's neck, his pointed canines nipping at sun-kissed skin. As they kissed again, he felt Kairos' hand slide down from his face, to his neck, until his fingers curled around its nape.

His breath hitched in his throat when Kairos wrapped an arm around his waist, pulling him flush against him. His free hand trailed up and cupped the back of Kairos' neck, the other hand threading its way into the blonde-pink tresses of the merman's silky hair. Kairos leaned into him, his mouth moving in slow strokes against his neck, and Captain Hayes could feel his own erection begin to grow.

He groaned against the merman's mouth, his hands coming up to grasp the strong shoulders beneath his calloused palms. The warmth of Kairos' body seemed to burn right through his very bones, a heat and energy that left him shaking even after they broke apart.

As Kairos pushed the pirate towards the hard, jagged surface of the rock walls of the cave, Captain Hayes allowed himself to get lost in the feeling of the man's tongue against his own. He let Kairos lead, allowing the merman to guide him without thought or control. There was nothing more intoxicating than being held close by someone who wanted you, someone who needed you. Kairos was everything he'd ever needed in a lover. He craved his touch, craved the intimacy that flowed between them as if it was the most natural thing in the world.

He arched his back, his breath catching at the sensation of Kairos' strong hands on his hips, holding him firmly against his own body. He moved against Kairos' firm grip, his arousal growing more intense with every moment. He couldn't get enough of the taste of the merman's smooth, slick tongue, the way it ran over every part of his mouth.

Desperate to feel the heat of the merman's damp skin against his own, he hastily tugged off his soaked shirt and threw it to the floor beside them, his naked torso exposed to the chill air. Kairos immediately pulled away from him, his hands skimming along his arms before tiptoeing around his naked waist. His pupils were dilated in a hazy stare as he gazed hungrily upon Captain Hayes' chest, his breathing quickening as he licked his lips slowly.

The pirate stared back at him, panting heavily as fierce waves of desire crashed over him, foregoing any sense of danger or fear he previously felt. Kairos' eyes flashed in delight as the pirate's body visibly stiffened, his cock straining against his trousers as he struggled to hold in the growing need within him. The merman's eyes sparkled with anticipation, his mouth opening slightly as if to ask the pirate to join him, and in his dazed state, Captain Hayes found himself complying.

He unbuckled his belt and began kicking off his shoes as two sets of hands moved eagerly to rid him of his trousers. His fingers were hot as they brushed against the merman's, which were quick to find the small of his back before pulling him closer. Their pelvises ground together when they kissed again and Captain Hayes stepped away from the last of his discarded clothes after the fabric pooled at his ankles.

Kairos watched him with hungry, burning eyes as the rest of the clothing fell away, exposing his hard body to the chilly air. His nipples peaked deliciously against the cold, his flesh pebbling under the cool night air as he breathed in and out rapidly, his hips rolling in time with his heavy breathing.

"Oh, gods..." the pirate muttered, unable to hide his disappointment as Kairos pulled away from him.

"You are perfect..." Kairos whispered in his ear, his voice hoarse and husky as he kissed again at the pirate's neck.

The pirate gasped softly as Kairos' sharpened teeth gently scraped along the sensitive skin of his throat, drawing the smallest drop of blood. His body was on fire, his muscles trembling. He could feel his balls clench painfully, his cock throbbing in anticipation of the ravenous heat that would soon consume it. He whimpered helplessly as the merman's fingertips curled into his hair, tugging as he pulled back to watch him with heated eyes.

He could see the tension coiled tightly inside the divine creature as his muscles bulged dangerously and black mist swirled around inside his pearly eyes. He wanted so badly to wrap his fingers around those thick thighs and squeeze, to make him writhe and moan, to make him beg, to make him scream his name with abandon and desperation. Kairos' lips parted hungrily, his sharp canines glistening in the moonlight.

"Please...don't stop," he rasped hoarsely.

Captain Hayes reached out to run a soothing hand over Kairos' toned chest, smoothing his palm over the muscular curves of his abdomen and towards his tight stomach. The merman looked like he had just taken a sip from the finest wine, his white, almost luminescent irises sparkling with an unquenchable thirst as he relished in the touch. His muscular frame was covered in a layer of fine, purple scales, his skin glowing ethereally in the darkness. His head lowered slightly, his breath warm against the side of Captain Hayes' chest, his soft tongue darting out and licking up the salty drops of sweat trickling down his ribs. Captain Hayes shuddered, his body clenching in reaction to the pleasure.

"Come here," the merman whispered against his shoulder, his words barely audible in the silence of the cave surrounding them.

His fingers wrapped around the captain's shaft, squeezing lightly. Captain Hayes groaned aloud, his body shuddering at the sensual sensation the action created, his cock pulsing hotly under the delicate touch of the merman's hand.

"Do you want me?" Kairos asked, his warm breath grazing over the shell of the captain's ear. "I'm yours if you want me."

"Yes," the pirate answered without hesitation, his fingers digging deep into Kairos' back. "God, yes."

The merman chuckled, his dark gaze roaming down the exposed expanse of Captain Hayes' body, drinking in the sight of the pirate's aroused figure. "Then have me."

Kairos pulled the pirate down to lay on the rocky ground with him, their bodies pressing together as they kissed. He took Captain Hayes' hand and led it around to settle on the curve of his arse. Kairos rolled him onto his back, hovering over him as he kissed him deeply. A surge of lust streamed through the captain as his fingers slipped into Kairos' tight hole, rubbing slowly back and forth. The merman moaned softly as Captain Hayes fingered him harder, delving deeper inside him while his hands slid up the pirate's muscled torso to cup his jaw.

As Captain Hayes continued to explore the depths of Kairos' desire, he revelled in the sensations that pulsed through his body. He removed his fingers for a short moment as he rolled over, pushing the beautiful merman under him before pushing them back inside.

Kairos writhed beneath him, his back arching as he pushed back against the captain's touch with a soft moan escaping his lips. The air was thick around them, pulsing with the sound of their brisk and heavy breathing.

With a hungry glint in his eyes, the pirate leaned down to capture Kairos in another searing kiss. He tasted of salt and the sea, as though he was making love to the ocean itself. Captain Hayes' hand moved with purpose, tracing a path of fire along the merman's body as he worked him along.

As he teased Kairos, the merman's breath quickened, his body trembling with anticipation. The captain's touch was gentle yet firm, an alluring mix of pleasure and restraint that only served to heighten the intensity of their connection. Kairos clutched at the rocky ground beneath him, his claw-like nails scraping against the rough surface as he surrendered himself to the captain's ministrations.

With a wicked grin, Captain Hayes shifted his focus to the merman's most sensitive spot — the almost-human thickness that had taken shape along with his legs. His touch alone was enough to send waves of pleasure crashing throughout Kairos' body, tingling through every one of his nerves. The merman's back arched and a guttural moan escaped his lips as he surrendered entirely to the pleasure that coursed through him.

As their passion soared to new heights, the cave seemed to pulse with a primal energy, the air crackling with anticipation. The captain's gaze locked with Kairos', a silent promise passing between them as they moved as one, their bodies entwined in a dance of desire. In that moment, there was only the two of them, lost in the raw intensity of their connection.

And as the captain finally entered Kairos, their bodies becoming one in a blaze of passion, a symphony of pleasure cascaded over them both, binding them together in a moment of perfect unity. In that fleeting instant, the world around them faded away and they were no longer sailor and merman or predator and prey, but two united souls lost in a world of their own making.

Kairos grunted as the rocky surface beneath him scraped against his soft skin with every sharp thrust. Captain Hayes was strong and surprisingly skilled in the art of lovemaking, and Kairos found himself completely lost in the glorious sensations of their joining. As the captain thrust into him, Kairos clenched around the man's length, taking him fully into himself with one smooth movement before releasing him once more. It felt good, it felt right, it felt like coming home.

He sank further into the rock, letting the pleasure take him where it willed. In spite of the aches and scrapes that now littered his body, the merman revelled in the bliss of the moment. He knew that this man would never tire of exploring him, touching him, pleasuring him. He felt more alive than ever.

"Your name," he rasped, his pearly eyes glassed over in divine ecstasy, "What is it?"

The pirate lowered his lips to the creature's ear. "Andreas," he said, "Captain Andreas Hayes."

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