"It won't work," Clint said, appearing behind them suddenly. "You actually played into his hands, it was all too easy to make you forget them. Did I do well master?"<br/><br/>"Oh, better than I could have imagined Clint," said a figure, rising out of the water. He would have looked like a human fresh out of the water, but for the Mer Council ring on one finger.  He turned to Geri. "If you remembered her you could have saved her, but we have no intention of allowing that. Oh, her sister genuinely wished you to be together, Clint just wanted to wrap you around his finger. Only her life mate can save her now, and thanks to Clint," he smiled evilly, "that won't happen. Although, I suppose I could help you..." he said, looking thoughtful. "If you agree to serve me, do whatever I ask, I will heal her."<br/><br/>"Don't..." Linda said weakly to Geri. "I...I am not worth it. He will only hurt you..." She let out a shuddering breath. "I thought you betrayed me...I was wrong, it was Clint all along."