My voice carried to every ear, clear. "Aaron and I are already legally married. Today isn't bigamy. It's a vow renewal."
Ethan's face went red, then white, then gray. His eyes locked on the two names side by side on the certificate—Tessa Monroe and Aaron Whitlock—pupils losing focus.
"You… when did you…"
The officer frowned. "Mr. Cole, the marriage is lawful. No bigamy. This is a false report. Do it again and we'll handle it accordingly." Then he turned and walked out.
Ethan stood there. Hollowed out. He looked at me, lips moving. "Tessa… this wedding… was mine… I promised you…"
Brandon finally stepped up and tugged his sleeve. "Ethan… let's go. They're already married…"
Ethan didn't move, still staring at me, his voice raw. "Tessa… I said the wedding was yours and the man was hers—b
