Chapter 47

I beamed as the wedding march began to play. The groom stood at the end of the aisle with the priest as the organ played

the classic song

1 grasped Damon’s hand in mine, grinning as the doors opened and the bride entered on the arm of our father.

It had taken a lot of work to get Corinna ready, but she was a vision.

My mother’s dress fit her just as well as it did me, and her new short hair dangled above her shoulders. I’d done even up her hair and get rid of the mascara stains on her cheeks.

And now, she was a proper bride.

my

best to

Corinna floated down the aisle gracefully, the veil trailing behind her like a river of white. She reached the end of the aisle, and our father passed her off to her new groom.

Ashton had a grimace on his face-like he had been asked to head to war instead of into marriage, but he didn’t run. He stood there. Corinna’s hand in his own, as the priest began his spiel

“Do you, Ashton Steyn, take this woman to be your wife”

Ashton glanced out over the crowd which was waiting in anticipation for his answer. I bit my lip, clenching Damon’s hand in

suspense.

father, who nodded. The groom swallowed, looking like he’d

“I do.”

priest nodded, turning to Corinna.

Hildebrand, take this man to

“I do.”

answer was quick and efficient, strong as she held herself tall. I smiled, happy to see her so confident after her breakdown earlier.

would turn her life around, that this was the wake-up

one day I could forgive her fully. Maybe one day

day wasn’t today.

now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss the bride,” the

and pressed a kiss to her cheek. It was awkward and hard

to the priest, full of determination as she gestured to the podium. He nodded, a bit confused but

behind it, taking a deep breath before she glanced

trying to give her what little encouragement I

was a

Ashton and I have done many things that have hurt a lot of the people

the microphone, worriedly gazing out at the dozens

or the things that I did, and I know I can’t take it back. I can’t erase

Left me.”

podium tightly as she raised her

rules didn’t apply to me. Like I was above everyone else and that was just to cover my insecurities. It wasn’t fair to those around me, and I know

people I hurt the most,” Corinna smiled sadly as she glanced at me.

hand tightened around mine, but my attention was

my selfish actions, you lost out on having a real wedding,” Corinna smiled. “That’s why I want to offer you the chance to stand up here and redo your vows here. In front of the

I turned to Damon in excitement. He raised an eyebrow,

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