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

The arch has been replaced with a new one. The chairs and tables have been replaced. All the bouquets are set up again. 


The shredded decorations have been stained green and turned into vines that hang from each lantern post. The new streamers have been put up along with the banners, and crystal balloons. Each piece is more fragile than the first and the venue is watched by hired mercenaries. Every piece represents another part of nature, and no design before it has made me happier.


The last item to go up is a phoenix made entirely of gold, which is hung at the top of the archway. As if my mother is here with us.


I feel strange trying to protect my work like this but I don’t want any more mishaps.


“Come to the palace with me,” Cerulean says as he peers around the venue. 


“This is gorgeous by the way. I didn’t think it could be done overnight.”


“We had many helping hands. I would never finish this by myself.” I say. He takes my hand. 


“It’s time we stop this menace.” He says. 


Chapter 46: Royal Decree