Chapter 44 The Ceremony
As the kings led Nerissa and Madissa into the main chamber, the room fell into a hushed silence. The merfolk gathered in the temple watched with anticipation as the royal procession made its way towards the altar. Halfway to their destination, King Poseidon and King Neptune halted, and Alpha Aros and Beta Platos stroke forward to meet them, accompanied by the mermaids carrying bags.
The princesses, their faces veiled in delicate silver sea silk lace, exuded an air of mystery and grace. Their presence added an ethereal touch to the solemn occasion. With a graceful motion, the mermaids presented the bags to the princesses, who delicately reached inside and retrieved clear jars, each containing a unique sea cucumber. Nerissa's jar held a striking purple sea cucumber,
