But then the unthinkable happens and Zadie is gravely injured and Nor must go to Ilara in her place. Until Nor sustains an injury that leaves a scar upon her cheek and leaves Zadie to be the chosen one. Zadie and Nor are beautiful twins and the most likely to be chosen to marry the prince. Never are the Verenians allowed to travel on land and so they are at the mercy of the Ilarans. The Varenians survival hinges upon this arrangement. In exchange for the beautiful bride the Ilarans will continue to trade with Varenia, buy their pearls, and keep the drinking water available to the community. It is considered an honor to be chosen, or at least that is how you are expected to feel.
This has been the tradition of the Varenian people for as long as they can remember. In the ocean city of Varenia law dictates that whichever girl the council of elders decides is the most perfect, the most beautiful, will move to the city of Ilara and marry the prince. My people had a saying about home, as they did about so many of the important things in life: a Varenian can never be lost at sea, because he calls the entire ocean home. Crown of Coral and Pearl (Crown of Coral and Pearl, #1) by Mara Rutherford
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