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 anywhere else before he bit

“I do.”

nodded, turning

Corinna Hildebrand, take this

“I do.”

tall. I smiled,

had done so many things wrong, but I hoped she would turn her life around, that this was the wake-up

her fully. Maybe one day we

that day

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

pressed a kiss to her cheek. It was

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

behind it, taking a deep breath before she

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

a

have done many things that have hurt a

great loss due to our selfish actions,” Corinna said into the microphone, worriedly gazing out at the dozens

that I’m sorry.” 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 officially left the family.

Left me.”

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

I hurt the most,” Corinna smiled

tightened around mine, but

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 the

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

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