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.

slid the band

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

hand away. The ring slipped, tumbling to

been ambushed-I'll get you

gun drawn,

a flash, Ferdinand yanked Briony into his arms and barked at

"Yes, sir!"

open and a team of armed men

grabbed Briony, pulling her toward

Gifford

come prepared; smoke filled the chapel, gunfire

slamming into the hard door. Pain shot through her, making her

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

stared back, her eyes full of

studied her for a

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

no one can find us, and spend the rest of our

out the last

your men are paying

tightened. "As long as

into the

in himself and started the engine. "Mr. Ellsworth, we're heading

"Good."

Briony and turned

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