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

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

The ring slipped, tumbling to

Ellsworth! We've been ambushed-I'll get you

gun drawn,

his arms and barked at

"Yes, sir!"

a team of

Briony, pulling her

them, Gifford

come prepared; smoke filled

her back slamming into the hard door.

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

of hatred and disgust-no

her for a moment,

matter, Bryn. I had my own

us,

last words,

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

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

pushed Mary into the back

started the engine. "Mr. Ellsworth, we're heading to the

"Good."

and

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