Edgar's gaze shifted from shivering Precious to the alluring mermaid standing next to her.
Uncertainty clouded Edgar thoughts as he contemplated whether to invite the mermaid inside. Mermaids were beings of water, and water had the power to extinguish fire – a force that Edgar embodied. Yet, he knew he was not a creature of conventional fire; he belonged to the forces of darkness, making mermaids seemingly less threatening to him. Their allure was well-known, especially since most of them were enchanting women capable of seducing any creature.
"May I just speak with Precious for a moment before I leave? If I don't get what I want, I will definitely come back here even though I don't want to," Morgan explained, her voice laced with determination.