For her birthday, Kai doesn't want presents.

She wants time with her gryphon shifter mate.

Just her and Gesa-no chaos, no crises, no pride getting into trouble. Just a few quiet days away from everything, somewhere the ocean stretches wide and the world finally slows down.

With a little help from their demon ally, Kai gets her wish.

A secluded seaside bungalow. Endless water. And Gesa all to herself.

What follows is a rare chance to breathe, to reconnect, and to explore a different side of their relationship-one that isn't defined by danger or responsibility, but by trust, desire, and the quiet understanding that's grown between them.

From sun-soaked days and reluctant shopping trips to moonlit swims and deeper waters, Kai is determined to make the most of every moment.

Gesa might just discover that letting go and relaxing isn't as impossible as she thought... especially if there are tentacles involved.

This short story features sapphic romance, ocean magic, and a softer, more intimate look at the bond between Gesa and her kraken.

A Gesa's Menagerie short story.