New chapters every Friday! Crown Princess Iryen Vasillis has spent her life preparing to rule Aetheria, the hidden underwater kingdom her family has safeguarded for centuries. But when her parents are murdered by her former fiancé, Draven Dolon, her world shatters. Now a fugitive, Draven's betrayal haunts her every step, even as she grapples with her powers and the weight of an ancient prophecy. Adrian Nikolai, a billionaire CEO from the surface world, is thrust into a reality he never imagined after surviving a near-death experience that awakens his dormant hybrid powers. Drawn into Iryen's dangerous world, he is her fated mate-a bond neither of them fully understands nor accepts. As political intrigue threatens the stability of the underwater realm and a darker force looms, their reluctant connection becomes both a strength and a curse. With the fate of Aetheria hanging in the balance, Iryen must confront Draven's sinister plans while navigating her growing feelings for Adrian. But time is running out, and the deeper they dive into the kingdom's secrets, the more risky their journey becomes. Will Iryen be able to save her kingdom and embrace her destiny, or will her past and heart tear her apart? This is the first draft and It's not edited.