Theo:
Josef slipped inside as I studied myself in the mirror. He looked me over with a critical eye, going over every crease and fold in the dress uniform. Giving a pleased grunt, he tucked his hands behind his back.
"Almost everyone's left for the cathedral. A few are fashionably late, as usual, but they'll be there soon."
I couldn't help smiling at myself. "Makes it harder for me to make a grand entrance." My mind was racing, going over the ceremony again. The last thing I needed or wanted was to flub a word or drop a sentence.
Josef waited in silence, letting me set the pace. I drew a deep breath, feeling the shirt collar tighten around my neck.
It was time.
"Let's go," I said.
Josef led me out into the hall. "The carriage is out front." He paused as we rounded a corner. "Everyon
