Why does Ethan betray Aria after she saves him?

He loves Chloe, who stole Aria's rainbow fin, and sacrifices Aria to protect Chloe.

How does Aria escape her captors?

She takes Chloe's place at the altar and marries Austin, ruler of the Abyss.

The Mermaid Lord Drowns in His Regret

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The Mermaid Lord Drowns in His Regret — A mermaid saves a lord from volcanic waters, only to be betrayed and sacrificed before marrying the ruler of the Abyss.

Aria rescues Lord Ethan from deadly volcanic waters, yet the realm celebrates his fabricated devotion. In truth, Ethan loves Chloe, who severed Aria's rainbow fin and wears it as a trophy. To protect Chloe, Ethan abandons Aria to hostile forces who parade her through rings of fire until her affection turns to ash. Aria flees by substituting herself for Chloe at the altar, becoming the bride of Austin, the feared ruler of the Abyss. On the wedding day, Ethan lifts the veil and discovers the deception, prompting a desperate pursuit through the Abyss to reclaim her.

Quick answers

Why does Ethan betray Aria after she saves him?: He loves Chloe, who stole Aria's rainbow fin, and sacrifices Aria to protect Chloe.
How does Aria escape her captors?: She takes Chloe's place at the altar and marries Austin, ruler of the Abyss.