Nereo is an ichthyocentaur and a captain of the oceans, working for and with other preters to protect the seas and its many islands. He's summoned to uncover the reason for strange disappearances and sent to the luxury hotel and resort the Pearl. A loner by nature, he's furious at being forced to work with a flighty, flirty merman. But that's nothing compared to the shock and confusion on finding his soulmate. Not another preter, but a human. For the first time in his life, Nereo is torn between his head and duty, and his heart and his growing love for Dax. However, not knowing how to navigate the dangerous currents of his emotions, Nereo only succeeds in driving Dax away. When Dax disappears, Nereo will need all the help he can get if he's to bring his soulmate safely home.