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

band onto her slender

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

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

We've been ambushed-I'll get you out the

burst in, gun

a flash, Ferdinand yanked Briony into his arms and barked at Gifford, "Protect

"Yes, sir!"

doors crashed open and a team of armed men stormed

her

Gifford hustled Mary

prepared; smoke filled the

into the

and sharp. "You knew this was

stared back, her eyes full of hatred

studied her for a moment,

a chilling laugh. "No matter, Bryn. I

somewhere no one can find us, and spend the

the last

men are paying the

long as I

pushed Mary into the back

and started the engine. "Mr. Ellsworth,

"Good."

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