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.

and gently reached for Briony's

he slid the band onto her

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

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

We've been ambushed-I'll get you

in, gun drawn, face

his arms

"Yes, sir!"

crashed open and a team of armed men stormed

grabbed Briony, pulling her toward the

Gifford

had come prepared; smoke filled the chapel, gunfire

slamming into the

her chin, his eyes cold and sharp. "You knew this

eyes full of

her for a

"No matter, Bryn.

go somewhere no one can find us, and spend the rest of our lives

the last words, heavy

men are paying

what?" Ferdinand's grip tightened. "As long as I have you,

pushed Mary into

himself and started the engine. "Mr. Ellsworth, we're heading to the docks-we'll take the boat to

"Good."

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