Rejected by the Hunt Champion, Claimed by the Prince

Set in an underwater merfolk academy, this fantasy romance follows Lela. Publicly humiliated after confessing to champion Lavi, she rebuilds herself with her grandma’s help. Masked transfer Sal, secret merfolk heir, defends her and grows close. As Lela gains confidence, she faces bullying and old heartache. Remorseful Lavi tries to win her back, while unexpected love blooms between Lela and Sal.