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.

band onto

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

The ring slipped, tumbling to the floor and rolling into

We've been ambushed-I'll get you out

burst in, gun

into his arms

"Yes, sir!"

doors crashed open and a team of

Briony, pulling her toward the

Gifford hustled

had come prepared; smoke filled the chapel, gunfire erupted

into the hard door.

seized her chin, his eyes cold and sharp. "You

stared back, her eyes full of hatred and disgust-no

her for a

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

one can find us, and spend the rest

out the last

your selfishness, your men are

tightened. "As long as I have you, I

pushed Mary into

"Mr. Ellsworth, we're heading to

"Good."

Briony and turned

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