Mystery Bride's Revenge (Selina)

Chapter 9

The first guy had a classic surfer look, complete with untanned skin and a laid-back grin, while his brother had a more low-key, cool vibe. Dressed to the nines in their rocker best, they both rocked long hair and some stylish ear piercings.

"Hey, you must be Selina. I'm Thomas Cooper, lead singer and guitar guy. And that's my younger brother Luke, the one on bass Lydia's tokl us all about you, so let's see what you've got. We're all rooting for you. Thomas said with a smile that lit up the room. Luke just gave a subele nod as his bello.

Selina

et this show on the road.

shot back a nod and said, "Cool to meet you both. I'm all in. Let's get

Lydia clapped to grabs everyone's attention. "Right, let's rock it, people. We've got 20 minutes to bring it all together, so let's make it count and blow the roof off this place, got it!"

The opening act's set wrapped up, leaving a fifteen-minute break before The Rose was up. Starlight Club was buzzing with energy after that killer opener.

where the heck is Selina? I'm so worried.

was uneasy though. If Kevin had scored, he'd have

when The Rose hit the stage, the

just chatting with folks

usual spor "What's going on Since when does Selina play with The Rose?" He had watched The Rose's shows before, and the guitarist was never Selina. Maybe the regular

stop Selinat She can't embarrass herself like this." Ashley's concern was dripping with insincerity. It made sense now. Selina cut ties with the Harvey family and got into Starlight Chib because she joined The Rose, who

bugs on his skin. If he had to choose someone from the family circle, it'd be Ashley every time. Selina should

watch Selina mess up again. Now she's with two guys for money?" Ashley said it loud enough for others to hear.

to life with electric guitar riffs that

in the music, each note

Once Selina got going, she commanded the stage, outshining the twins and going toe-to-toe with Lydia. During rehearsal, she had been just okay, but right now, she was on fire-born performer stepping up when it counted. Lydia, with a knowing smile, watched as the drums kicked in, in sync with Selina's guitar, sending

with the swagger of a superstar. Ashley was seething. This was not how it was supposed to go. She'd been ready to film Selina's Failure and show it to the Harvey family, to prove Selina was out of the family for good, and that she, Ashley, was the only one worthy of their love. But Selina was rocking