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“The dress will be a surprise,” I said, keeping my smile intact. “That’s the tradition, after all.”

“Are you always so traditional?” he asked, his voice turning suggestive as he looked at me in a way that made my skin prickle.

Alexander immediately stepped closer, sliding his arm around me protectively. His sharp gaze pinned Christopher with a warning look. “Is there anything else we should know? Any rules about the house? Areas that will be off- limits to us or the guests?”

Christopher chuckled, seemingly unfazed by Alexander’s tone. “Direct and to the point, as always.” He gestured vaguely toward the west of the house. “The west wing is off–limits–it’s still undergoing extensive renovations. I’ve done a lot to restore this old place, but the damage in that section was far worse than I initially thought. Don’t worry, it’ll be clearly marked so guests won’t wander in.”

“I’ll post a guard or two there anyway, just to ensure there are no safety concerns,” Alexander said firmly.

His arm tightened around me slightly, and though he said nothing more, I knew what he was thinking. It wasn’t just about keeping guests safe–it was about ensuring no one could sneak in. With David and Amanda lurking in the shadows, we couldn’t take any risks.

waved a hand dismissively. “If you insist. Now, let me show you the kitchen. It will, of course,

followed, and while Alexander’s expression remained serious–his mind clearly absorbing every word and

a magnetic charm, almost casting a spell on me. Every corner, every ornate detail, felt like

between Alexander and Christopher, I couldn’t help but feel

Alexander said, drawing my

where the reception would be held,

down initially, I’m excited to get a do–over that might actually be enjoyable—or at least have a less shocking ending.” My expression fell at the memory of

his tone thoughtful. You seemed to

didn’t make it any easier to see,” I replied, bitterness creeping into

when you talk

his gaze steadily. “What good would that do me? What benefit would there be for anyone if I carried on like that? What’s happened has happened. It was a choice that David made, and

his expression unreadable Then, without warning, he leaned forward and kissed

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me.

had time to process it before it was over, my breath catching as I started to question him. But my

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