Mia was bred from bloodshed, but she refuses to associate herself with the violent lifestyle. Even after she spends seven years at the Academy of Naiad to learn more about herself and where she came from, she still can't face the truth.

Dylan was Mia's best friend throughout their childhood and when she discovers he still lives next door, she is eager to rekindle a friendship. Along the way, those feelings develop into something more and Mia fears she may not be able to keep her tail a secret forever.

She sets out of a journey to embrace herself, but she may be afraid of what the truth uncovers. However, if she can't come to terms with being from the ocean, she may never get the happy ending she longs for.