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.

his father, who nodded. The groom swallowed, looking like he’d rather be anywhere

“I do.”

priest nodded, turning

take this man to be your

“I do.”

quick and efficient, strong as she held herself tall. I smiled, happy to see her so

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

fully. Maybe one day we

day wasn’t today.

wife! You may kiss the bride,” the

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

to the priest, full of determination as she gestured to the podium. He

it, taking a deep breath before she glanced at

give her what little encouragement I could.

a start.

you know, Ashton and I have done many things that have hurt a lot of the

into the microphone, worriedly gazing out at the dozens of people who had attended

been behaving or the things that I did, and I know I can’t take it back. I can’t erase the hurt I’ve caused.

Left me.”

raised her head. There were no tears, only acceptance, and

else. I tried to act like the rules didn’t apply to me. Like

want to start with the people I hurt the most,”

hand tightened around mine, but

“That’s why I want to offer you the chance to stand up here and redo your vows here. In front of

as I turned to Damon in excitement.

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