At the break of their eighteenth birthday, the young adults of Selkie travel in droves to drink Sunburst. The serum is concocted by the priests, who in ceremony bless each person in finding their Twin Ray.

Islet has waited eighteen long years and is eager to know the face of her soul mate. In a cruel twist of fate, she learns that the Holy One has paired her with royalty. But not just any royalty, Prince Cerulean of the neighboring country, who has recently announced his engagement to Princess Marilla of Selkie. The same princess that Islet can't stand.

Twin Ray was created by Natutzzi Powell, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author. 

Twin Ray

After convincing some of the maids to prepare the trade proposal announcement fliers, I make my way to my father. 


“Have you got a moment?” I ask him. He’s stood just outside the king’s chambers.


“For my daughter? All the time in the world.”


“Great. I need you to go to my house, collect all the materials from the dive spots, and bring them here. Don’t forget to bring the deeds as well.”


My father frowns and turns his burly weight towards me. His shadow blacks out the light of the lantern.


“I’m preparing a dowry fit for a queen.”


“I will help you. But I am not happy.”


“Forgive me, Father. I should be more clear. I am with the crown prince, eventually, I will be queen. I am preparing my dowry for myself.”


A big smile stretches over his face and he wraps his arms around me in a tight hug. I hug him back as much as I can. 


Chapter 37: Dowry