Chapter 10

Today was the day of the Full Moon Ceremony. Preparations were made and it was all set. Children were running around, playing and the adults were chatting and having a good time. It was still daytime and everyone was anxiously awaiting the night. Mercedes and Crystal took the day off from all their activities to enjoy the day with the rest of the other people.

Crystal was offering some of her unused dresses for Mercedes to don in the evening. She had many of them because Jake was such a big spender on her. She took out a medium puff short sleeves, low plunge neck, and medium length. It was flower-patterned and a perfect fit. Her hair was in a French braid decorated with some flowers to add to the look. She put on a simple crescent moon pendant and mid-calf gladiator sandals.

She was done getting dressed, and she twirled in front of the mirror to inspect the outcome. It was a simple but radiant look and, for the first time in her life, Mercedes felt like a Princess. Her e