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

the band

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

gun drawn, face

Briony into his arms and barked at

"Yes, sir!"

doors crashed open and a

her toward the rear

them, Gifford

smoke filled the chapel, gunfire erupted around

slamming into the hard door. Pain shot through

and sharp. "You

of hatred and disgust-no trace

her for a moment,

laugh. "No matter, Bryn. I

us, and spend the rest

drew out the last words, heavy

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

tightened. "As long as

into the

engine. "Mr. Ellsworth, we're heading

"Good."

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