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.

taking Kevin so long! And where the heck is Selina? I'm so worried. You think we should check on them?" Timothy took a casual

If Kevin had scored, he'd have

when The Rose hit the stage, the

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

gaze to the stage, 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

concern was dripping with insincerity. It made sense now. Selina cut ties with the Harvey family and got into

mess up. If they're bad sonight at Starlight Club, no one will book them again" He didn't think 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, it'd be Ashley every time. Selina should have stayed out of the picture for good. Timothy had been stressed about Selina causing drama with her return, But Ashley told him Selina was leaving the Harvey family, so he was less worried. If Selina failed tonight and people thought she was with Thomas and Luke for money, the Harvey and Clark families

happen. I can't watch Selina mess up again. Now she's with two 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

roared to life with electric guitar riffs that

her head bowed, was lost in the music, each note alive around her, making her

couldn't help but scream with joy. Thomas and Luke were floored. 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

she wasn't bringing the band down, she was leading it with the swagger of a superstar. Ashley was seething. This was not how it was supposed to