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.

swallowed, looking like he’d rather be anywhere else before he bit out,

“I do.”

priest nodded, turning to Corinna.

this man to be your

“I do.”

herself tall. I smiled, happy to

done so many things wrong, but I hoped she would turn

could forgive her fully. Maybe one day

day wasn’t

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

as he leaned down and pressed a kiss

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

a deep breath before she glanced

smiled, trying to give her what little encouragement I could. Hesitantly, she smiled

a

many of you know, Ashton and I have done many things that have hurt a lot of the people here. Our family

our selfish actions,” Corinna said into the microphone, worriedly gazing out at the dozens of people who

that I did, and I know I can’t take it back. I can’t erase the hurt I’ve caused. Earlier today, my

Left me.”

voice broke, her fingers gripping the podium tightly as she raised her head. There were no tears, only acceptance, and

tried to act 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 to those around

with the people I hurt

tightened around mine, but

“That’s why I want to offer you the chance to

my lips as I turned to Damon in excitement. He raised an eyebrow, looking rather weirded out.

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