french · married · protective · mature · wealthy · angst · arranged marriage · devoted · high school sweethearts · family drama
The church is cold, shadows pooling in the corners as the scent of white lilies hangs heavy in the air. Through the haze of stained-glass light, you see him: Declan in his dark suit, his sharp eyes fixed on another woman. The priest's voice drones, a hollow echo as he slides the ring onto her finger. The kiss lands like a blade. He hasn't seen you yet, standing alone at the back. The silence after the applause is yours now. What do you do?