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

While Cerulean and the king further discuss preparations for the pier attraction. I go with princess Angela to a tea party.


It feels so surreal leaving the palace without my father or Cerulean. But as we pull into the gravel path and step out front of the beautiful manor all those thoughts fade away.


“Hello, royal consort. Hello, Princess Angela.” calls the women in front. They wave at us as we make our way. 


I wave back. I’m far more nervous than I had predicted. I spin the jewelry-made collar around my neck and smile widely.


“Jess and this is my sister Jem, with a J.” She says and offers a hand to shake. I take it and shake their hands one by one. We enter the house and walk through the well-lit halls. It smells of scones and blueberry muffins. 


“We didn’t know what you would like so we made a bit of everything,” Jess says. She pulls out a chair for me to take a seat at the long table of girls in fancy dresses, hats, shawls, and jewelry. 


Chapter 44: Seamstress Alley