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.

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

“I do.”

priest nodded, turning to Corinna.

Hildebrand, take this man to be

“I do.”

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

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

one day I could forgive her fully. Maybe one day we could act

day wasn’t

You may kiss the bride,” the priest declared

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, but Corinna took it in stride.

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

deep breath before she glanced at me.

what little encouragement

a

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

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

Corinna bowed her 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 mother

Left me.”

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

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

want to start with the people I

mine, but my attention

on having a real wedding,” Corinna smiled. “That’s why I want to offer

as I turned to Damon in excitement. He raised an eyebrow, looking rather

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