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 onto her

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

hand away. The ring slipped, tumbling

ambushed-I'll get

burst in, gun drawn, face

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

"Yes, sir!"

doors crashed open and a team

Briony, pulling her toward the

Gifford hustled

prepared; smoke filled the chapel, gunfire

back slamming into the hard door. Pain shot through her, making

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

her eyes full of hatred and disgust-no trace

studied her for a moment,

chilling laugh. "No matter, Bryn.

us, and spend

drew out the last words,

selfishness, your men are paying the

long as

into the back

started the engine. "Mr. Ellsworth, we're heading to the

"Good."

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