CLARICE'S POV “I now pronounce you man and wife.” I hugged her with tears in my eyes. Anderson stood where he was, watching us expressionlessly. His eyes were cold and piercing as if he wanted to do nothing but intimidate us. Jeffery was stealing glances at Amelia, who stood at a corner drinking champagne. I caught him raising a toast to her while she tilted her head to the left and gave him a weak smile, he returned it with a wink and slowly disappeared into the darkness. Melissa was still hugging me. Her eyes were filled with tears, I pulled her away briefly and handed her my handkerchief to blow out the snort from her nostrils. I turned to look for Anderson, but he had also disappeared. Both father and son have a talent for disappearing when you need them the most. Suddenly, the

