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

I wait for Cerulean to wake while sitting in his office. 


I lightly sketch new designs for jewelry. I’m not all too sure why I’ve become obssed with aminal shaped jewelry but I can’t wait to bring each piece to life. 


“Hey,” Cerulean calls from the doorway of his bedroom. He sleepily rubs at his eyes.


“Hey, you,” I say and hop to my feet. He’s already dressed and ready to go, but his hair sticks up in all different directions. 


I reach up on my tippy toes and smoothen out his hair.


“How’d it go?” he asks. The sleep vanishes from his face as he grows serious. 


“It went well. We have your father’s blessing now.”


Cerulean smiles and pulls me into a tight hug. “I’m sorry you had to give up your livelihood for me.”


“It’s not just for you. It for…our kingdom.” I say and look down at my hands. 


Cerulean rests his head on my shoulders. “Yes, our kingdom.”


A knock sounds on the door. I go to move but Cerulean only clasps me tighter.


Chapter 38: A Chat With The Queen