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.

Ferdinand took a ring and gently reached for Briony's right hand.

he slid the band onto her slender

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

ring slipped, tumbling to the

been ambushed-I'll get you

in, gun drawn, face

Ferdinand yanked Briony into his arms and barked at

"Yes, sir!"

chapel doors crashed open and a team of

her toward the

Gifford hustled Mary

prepared; smoke filled the chapel, gunfire

military-grade SUV, her back slamming into the

seized her chin, his eyes cold and sharp.

back, her eyes full of hatred and

her for

chilling laugh. "No matter, Bryn.

us,

drew out the last words,

selfishness, your men are paying the price. You've really let them

grip tightened. "As long as I have you, I

pushed Mary into the back

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

"Good."

and turned to

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