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.

heck is Selina? I'm so worried. You think we should check on them?" Timothy took a

Kevin had scored,

the stage, the place erupted

see who was who in the dim light, just chatting with folks around about the band. But when the stage lit up. Ashley gasped,

his brow furrowing at the sight of Selma with a guitar in the lead guitarist's 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 guitarist had an emergency, and Selina was just filling in for now. It seemed impossible for her to

can't embarrass herself like this." Ashley's concern was dripping with insincerity. It made sense now. Selina cut ties with the

Selina could really play. To him, she was just a nobody; all looks, no talent. The idea of marrying her disgusted him like bugs on his skin. If he had to choose someone from the family circle,

guys for money?" Ashley said it loud enough for others to hear. Timothy's friends looked entertained and started whispering. The Harvey family's heiress, gone for twenty-one years, now with

set roared to life with electric guitar riffs

music, each note alive around her, making her

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 the crowd

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