The Golden Unity — Ann M. Pratley

Cesare is the golden child of the village. His brilliant yellow hair is unlike the color of anyone else's. He's a cheerful child who, in the eyes of some can do no wrong.Esmeralda is the product of two biological parents who have something buried deep within them. Something that makes them easy to manipulate by the being that has not given up on wanting to destroy the ancient village. The young lass with the blue-black hair is looked upon as an alternative child. She captures attention and intrigues the villagers. When they look at her, sometimes they feel like they're looking at a puzzle that confuses them and they cannot solve. It's impossible to determine why but there's just something different about Esmeralda.Despite them being opposites in nature and appearance, the two have grown up together as best friends, just as their parents did before them. The goodness of Cesare showers a level of kindness and friendship on Esmeralda that she cannot turn away from. Esmeralda's uniqueness has always held Cesare's attention. Between them, they have found a balance that holds them together as friends.But what will happen as they move into their time as young adults? They are unknowing as yet that they are meant to be paired, whilst at the same time they are meant to be adversaries.What does the puppet master have planned now? And how will these two gifted youth react to someone trying to manipulate them against their will?A third strike from the puppet master. Will it win in its plan of attack this time?