Early the next morning, I reluctantly followed my mother to the bridal boutique.
As I studied myself in the mirror, I caught myself imagining Kyle standing beside me instead.
The fantasy shattered when Holden stepped up beside me and adjusted his bow tie.
Even in heels, I was taller than he was, and the stale cigarette smoke clinging to him made me gag.
I couldn't imagine spending the rest of my life with this man.
Without warning, he stepped up behind me and wrapped both arms around me.
"Darling, are you finally getting excited about the wedding? I promise you, it'll be the biggest wedding this city has ever seen."
Every part of me recoiled from his touch.
Holden's hands grew bolder, sliding up toward my breasts.
"I can't wait for the night I finally get to have you."
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