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Meet the Selected

By: Matisynn Fielder 

The season that everyone in Illéa has been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived: the social season where Princes Jace and Hugo shall each choose a wife, one of whom will be your next queen. However, when Queen Eva steps down, she will be leaving some rather large shoes to fill. Are the Selected up to it? Illéa Weekly has the exclusive insider peek at some of their lives.

Lady Rachel Lee 

Province: Yukon

The Emerging Turtle ~ Initially seeming to be a nervous girl and member of the rising girl group Sweet Roses, Lady Rachel slowly gains confidence, particularly in her ability as a second-generation Selected whose mother competed against Queen Eva for King Julian's hand. Will she become a force to be reckoned with? Only time will tell.

Lady Jasmine Fields

 Province: Sota

The Startled Swan ~ Initially appearing very put together, Lady Jasmine manages to also convey surprise in her choice as a Selected. She says, "I joined purely out of curiosity." So is she just here for herself? Or is she masking true intentions? That is for you to decide.

Lady Elora Pierre

Province: Angeles

The Silver-Tongued Beauty ~ Initially, Lady Elora seems like just another figurehead, skilled in the realms of subtle flattery and devious trickery. In reality, she shows her heart and soul towards Prince Jace. Or does she? If she truly is skilled with her snake-like tongue, then perhaps she is merely concealing her true nature. It seems our prince should be careful with this one...

Lady Angelina Sawyer

Province: Bankston

The Focused Storm ~ For Lady Angelina, joining the Selection "wasn't an option." Was she forced into it? No, she replies, but she wants to "experience a taste of royal life." Here for the prince? Or merely his riches? She's clearly focused and knows what she wants, but this is one Selected that both princes should be wary of.

Lady Esther Campbell

Province: Labrador

The Reluctant Reality ~ Initially, Lady Esther seemed shy and scared to speak. When faced by questions concerning herself, she is evasive; when faced by questions concerning the princes, she is incoherent. Does she really know what she wants? Not necessarily. But she does want everyone to know that she's not disabled. Why? The answer has yet to be found.

Lady Claire Reeves

Province: Fennley

The Confident Cat ~ Comfortable in her own skin, Lady Claire certainly knows how to make an entrance. Possessing a stage presence to rival our king's and queen's, she steals the spotlight everywhere she goes. She knows what she wants, and she's not afraid to let everyone know it. With few drawbacks to her, she's the one that seems to be the most fit for the royal crown so far. But as an ancient wise man once said, "Pride goeth before a fall." Is she confident or prideful? Time is the only response to this query.

Ladies Paris Bernard, Bella Justus, Marguerite Nguyen-Dupont, Sylvia Challenger-Zhen, Carina Rose, Lillian Angelica, Lauryn Gerault, Luna Addington, Caroline Phillips, Carter Bennet, Caia Carbry, Peitho Myra, Kadence Bellarosa, Pandora de los Santos, Carina Alice, Tsunami Kibyashi, Millie Alinsky, and Skylar Samson were unavailable for comment. It is a strategy of theirs to stay hidden for now? Or will it only hurt them in the long run?

Have an answer to the questions? Want to espouse your opinion on these girls? Send your replies in to the publisher's address inside the front cover of this magazine or email me at [email protected]. I'd love to hear your voices!