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

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

slipped, tumbling to

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

gun drawn,

into his arms and

"Yes, sir!"

chapel doors crashed open and a team of armed men stormed

grabbed Briony, pulling her toward

them, Gifford hustled Mary

prepared; smoke filled

into the hard door. Pain shot

sharp. "You knew this was going to happen,

her eyes full of hatred

her for

laugh. "No matter, Bryn.

can find us, and spend the rest of our

last words,

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

what?" Ferdinand's grip tightened. "As long as

into the

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

"Good."

Briony and turned to

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