Clarissa smiled a tight smile. She knew that this was the beginning of many things for her: the good, the bad, and the ugly. For now, she liked to think that the beautiful had lost its true essence- beauty. It was strange, but somehow everything seemed to be running smoothly. But that was the least of her concerns. It was her day, and she had to enjoy it to the fullest, she said to herself.
As she walked down the aisle, Clarissa couldn't help but feel a sense of detachment. It was as if she was watching herself from outside her body, observing the scene unfold with a sense of curiosity. The guests were all smiling and cheering, but she knew that many of them were hiding secrets and lies behind their masks.
Lord Duncan's grip on her hand tightened as they exited the altar, and Clarissa fe
