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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.

course, be made available to your catering staff.” He turned

expression remained serious–his mind clearly absorbing every word and detail–I

charm, almost casting a spell on me. Every corner, every ornate detail, felt like stepping back in time to a world of glamour

of tension between Alexander and Christopher, I couldn’t help but feel captivated by the

genuinely excited,” Alexander said, drawing my

longer in the room. We were standing in the ballroom where the reception would be held, and I had been lost in thought, picturing myself twirling in a beautiful, puffy dress under

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

it shocking?” Alexander asked, his tone thoughtful. You seemed to know exactly

to see,” I replied, bitterness creeping into my

quite sure what to make of you when you say things like this. Sometimes you seem heartbroken when you talk about David, and other times, there’s this coldness in your words,

would there be for anyone if I carried on like that? What’s happened has happened. It was a choice that David made, and as much as it hurt me, I

eyes searched mine, his expression unreadable Then, without warning, he

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me.

barely had time to process it before it was over, my breath catching as I started to question him. But my words dissolved at the sound of Christopher’s

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