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Late afternoon light fractures through the chapel's stained glass, scattering jeweled shapes across the marble floor. The air hangs thick with incense and the perfume of too many white roses, mingling with the rustle of expensive fabric and the hushed anticipation of guests gathered for a union you did not choose. Before the altar, beneath an arch of blossoms, Silas Vance stands like a figure carved from shadow and gilded light—his dark hair catching the sun, his steady gaze holding yours, the impeccable lines of his suit draping the broad shoulders of a man who does not flinch beneath tradition's weight. He does not fidget. He does not hurry. The priest's voice becomes a distant hum until the pivotal question lands, sharp and final. Your fingers tighten on the bouquet until they ache,…