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 waiting with Cerulean on the docks I spot Princess Marilla and Duke Creed. I clutch tightly to the purse in my hands and hold my head up as I approach them. Cerulean lingers behind me as emotional support.


I take a deep breath, “Princess Marilla, Duke Creed.”


They turn to us as the crew from the ship grabs all their belongings and loads them onto the boat.


“Hello, royal consort Islet.” Duke Creed says tipping his hat. The wind shifts his hair uncovering his scar. 


“Hello, Islet.” Princess Marilla says. She’s on edge seeing the two of us here. Her hands gently wrap around the arm of the duke.


“I’ve come to say goodbye, and make amends.”


Princess Marilla quirks a brow. “Shouldn’t it be I, who need make amends?” she asks. 


“If you feel that is necessary.” I say.


I rub at the back of my neck. ‘This is coming out wrong already.’


Chapter 43: Farewell