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.

took a ring and gently reached for Briony's right

slid the band onto her

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

The ring slipped, tumbling to the

been ambushed-I'll get you

in, gun

a flash, Ferdinand yanked Briony into his

"Yes, sir!"

crashed open and a team of armed men stormed

her toward

Gifford hustled

smoke filled

a military-grade SUV, her back slamming into the

seized her chin, his eyes cold and sharp. "You knew this was going to happen,

stared back, her eyes full of hatred

for a moment,

Bryn. I

one can find us, and spend the rest of our lives

drew out the last words, heavy with

selfishness, your men are

long as I have you,

Mary into the back

engine. "Mr. Ellsworth,

"Good."

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