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.

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

“I do.”

turning to

you, Corinna Hildebrand, take this

“I do.”

quick and efficient, strong as she held herself tall. I

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

forgive her fully. Maybe one day we could

day

and wife! You may kiss the bride,” the priest declared for all to hear.

he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her cheek. It was awkward and

she gestured to the podium. He nodded, a bit

a deep breath before she glanced

her what little encouragement I could. Hesitantly, she smiled

was a start.

many things that have hurt

the microphone, worriedly gazing out at

head. “I have no excuse for the way I’ve 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. Earlier today, my

Left me.”

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

interests ahead of everyone else. I tried to act like the rules didn’t apply to me. Like I was above everyone

people I hurt the most,” Corinna smiled sadly

mine, but my attention was on

smiled. “That’s why I want to offer

Damon in excitement.

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