The officiant stood at the altar, beaming kindly at the couple before him.

"Congratulations to you both on joining your lives together on such a beautiful day..."

Briony barely registered the words. Her mind was miles away.

She didn't snap back to reality until Ferdinand, beside her, said, "I do."

"...And now, the bride. Do you take this man?"

A large hand gripped her shoulder, turning her gently to face Ferdinand.

He reached up and lifted the white veil from her hair.

Their eyes met-Ferdinand's gaze was unwavering, filled with devotion.

"Bryn, will you grow old with me? Will you stand by my side, for better or worse, for the rest of our lives?"

Briony's eyelashes fluttered.

She tightened her grip on the bouquet, forcing the words out in a barely audible voice. "I do."

Ferdinand's eyes lit up, sharp joy flickering across his face.

It was an unmistakable, visceral happiness.

Mary approached, carrying the wedding rings.

gently reached for

band onto her slender

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

jerked her hand away. The ring slipped, tumbling to the floor

been ambushed-I'll get

burst in, gun

Briony into his arms

"Yes, sir!"

chapel doors crashed open and a team of armed

pulling her toward

them, Gifford

come prepared; smoke filled the chapel, gunfire erupted around

her back slamming into the hard door. Pain shot

cold and sharp. "You knew this was going to happen,

her eyes full of hatred and disgust-no trace

for

out a chilling laugh. "No matter, Bryn. I had my own backup plan

go somewhere no one can find us, and

drew out the last words, heavy

scoffed. “Because of your selfishness, your men are paying the

"As long as I have you,

pushed Mary into the

started the engine. "Mr. Ellsworth, we're

"Good."

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