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

“I do.”

priest nodded, turning

this

“I do.”

I smiled, happy to

had done so many things wrong, but I hoped she would turn her life around, that

forgive her fully. Maybe one day we could act like

day wasn’t

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

away from Corinna’s face, his eyes cold as he leaned down and pressed a kiss to her cheek. It was awkward and hard to watch,

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

stepped behind it, taking a deep breath before she glanced

give her what little encouragement I could. Hesitantly,

a start.

I have done many things that

microphone, worriedly gazing out at the

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

Left me.”

the podium tightly as she raised her

can be when a family member puts their interests ahead of everyone else. I 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 me, and I know that now.

want to start with the people I hurt

mine, but my attention

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

in excitement. He raised an eyebrow, looking

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