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.

ring and gently reached for Briony's

the band onto her

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

ring slipped, tumbling to the floor and rolling

ambushed-I'll

burst in, gun drawn, face

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

"Yes, sir!"

open and a team of armed

her toward

Gifford hustled

come prepared; smoke filled

military-grade SUV, her back slamming into the hard

and sharp. "You knew

eyes full of hatred

her for a moment,

out a chilling laugh. "No matter, Bryn.

can find us, and spend the rest of our

the last

selfishness, your men are paying the

tightened. "As long as I have you, I haven't

into the

engine. "Mr. Ellsworth, we're heading to the docks-we'll take the boat to

"Good."

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