~~ETHEL~~
The moment we stepped outside, the flashes of blinding light started again. The paparazzi were still gathered behind the barricades, though their attention was now divided between us and guests who were willingly posing for them.
Someone called Keanu's name and other voices shouted questions I couldn't quite make out over the noise because there were too many at once. I instinctively tightened my grip on his arm.
Keanu's hand slid to the small of my back as he guided me toward the waiting car like the flashing lights and shouting reporters were nothing more than a mild inconvenience.
Edwards opened and held the door. I slid inside first, smoothing the skirt of my gown beneath me as Keanu followed. The door shut, finally muting the chaos outside.
For a moment, the only sound
