Ex-Husband's Regret

I spot Rowan the moment we get inside. Just like his brother, he was in a black suit. We get at the front of the chapel just as the priest walks in.

"Hello, Harper," Rowan greeted politely, with a welcoming smile.

I'm totally shocked. He was completely transformed-nothing like the Rowan I remember. Before, he always looked cold and distant, like he had a chip on his shoulder, which he did back then. Now, though, he looked warm. It's like the darkness that once plagued him no longer exists.

"H-Hi" I stammered.

I wonder if he managed to get back with his ex-girlfriend. After all, everyone knew that he changed after he lost her and was forced to marry Ava. Yeah, that was probably it. He hated Ava, so this change was likely because of her sister, Emma.

"Let's begin, shall we?" The priest interrupted, and the three of us nodded.

I stand next to Gabriel, while Rowan stands behind us.

I tune out the preacher when he starts some sort of sermon. I don't have anything against churches, but I think Gabriel should have just agreed to do this at a court house. It seems much easier.

had passed when I finally heard the preacher say it was now time to

vows to each other," he informed us, his eyes shifting from

speak. "Let's skip

much. I read it to him only to have him scoff and sneer at me as if I were nothing but a disgusting parasite. I was so embarrassed because the other couples behind us heard him, and so did the

he had no use for such useless words from a foolish little girl. That had been the

those painful thoughts. He turned to Gabriel, as if seeking his permission. When he silently agreed,

Gabriel Wood as your lawfully wedded husband..." before he

"I do"

no need to prolong it. We've done this once before and it meant nothing to the man standing beside me. In fact, he broke every single

hold, for better or for worse, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others, to love and to cherish, till death do you

in a low,

he'll be able to keep his vows this time

at the ring, not sure what to do. I didn't think about rings, so I didn't get him one. And besides, when we married the last time, he'd thrown the ring