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.

looking

“I do.”

priest nodded, turning to Corinna.

Hildebrand, take this man to be your husband?”

“I do.”

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

wrong, but I hoped she would turn her life around, that this

forgive her fully. Maybe

that day

husband and wife! You may kiss the bride,” the priest declared

cold as he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her cheek. It was awkward and hard to watch, but Corinna took it in stride.

the podium. He nodded, a bit confused but willing as he turned to

it, taking a deep breath before she glanced

her what little encouragement I could. Hesitantly, she smiled

was a start.

of you know, Ashton and I have done many things that have

loss due to our selfish actions,” Corinna said into the microphone,

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. Earlier today, my mother officially left

Left me.”

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

like the rules didn’t apply to me. Like I was above everyone else and that was just to cover my insecurities. It wasn’t fair

want to apologize, and I want to start with the people I hurt the most,” Corinna smiled sadly as she glanced

tightened around mine, but my attention was

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 family. If you

to Damon in excitement. He

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