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

band onto

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

The ring slipped, tumbling

We've been ambushed-I'll get you

burst in, gun drawn, face

Briony into his arms and barked

"Yes, sir!"

and a team of

pulling her toward the

Gifford hustled Mary

had come prepared; smoke filled the chapel, gunfire erupted around

shoved into a military-grade SUV, her back slamming into the hard door. Pain shot through her,

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

back, her eyes full of

for a

matter, Bryn.

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

last words, heavy with

your men are paying the price. You've really let them

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

pushed Mary into the

climbed in himself and started the engine. "Mr. Ellsworth, we're heading

"Good."

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