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

band

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

tumbling to the floor and

been ambushed-I'll get you out the

burst in, gun drawn, face

his

"Yes, sir!"

crashed open and a team

Briony, pulling her toward the

Gifford hustled

smoke filled the chapel, gunfire

was shoved into a military-grade SUV, her back slamming into the hard door.

his eyes cold and sharp. "You knew this was going to happen, didn't

back, her eyes full of

for a

out a chilling laugh. "No matter, Bryn.

go somewhere no one can find us, and spend the

last

“Because of your selfishness, your men are paying the

tightened. "As long as I have

pushed Mary into

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

"Good."

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