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.

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

“I do.”

turning to Corinna.

you, Corinna Hildebrand, take this man to be

“I do.”

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

she would turn her life around, that this was

Maybe one day we could act

that day

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

a kiss to her cheek. It was awkward

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

taking a deep breath before

smiled, trying to give her what little encouragement

a

you know, Ashton and I have done many things that have hurt a lot

microphone, worriedly gazing out at the dozens of

or the things that I did, and I know I can’t take it back. I

Left me.”

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

it 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

apologize, and I want to start with the people I hurt the most,” Corinna smiled sadly as she glanced at me. “Adelaide and

but my attention

offer you the chance to stand up here and redo

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

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