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 reached for Briony's right

slid the band onto

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

tumbling to the floor and

Ellsworth! We've been ambushed-I'll get

burst in, gun drawn, face

his

"Yes, sir!"

chapel doors crashed open and a team of armed men stormed

Briony, pulling her toward the

Gifford hustled Mary

filled the chapel, gunfire erupted around

her back slamming into

sharp. "You knew this was

back, her eyes full of

studied her for a moment,

out a chilling laugh. "No matter, Bryn. I had my own backup

no one can find us, and spend the rest of our lives

out the last

are paying the

grip tightened. "As long

Mary into the

Ellsworth,

"Good."

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