RhysI stood in front of the mirror, fumbling with my tie for the third time. My hands wouldn't stop shaking."Here, let me." Chris appeared beside me, gently pushing my hands away. He worked the silk with practiced efficiency, the way he'd probably done a thousand times in his former life of corporate espionage. "Breathe, man.""What if I'm not enough?" The words tumbled out before I could stop them. "What if I can't make her happy?"Chris finished the tie and met my eyes in the mirror. "You're not supposed to make her happy. You're supposed to share life with her. Happiness is what you build together."I nodded, but my stomach still twisted with nerves. The door opened and Emma walked in, stunning in her bridesmaid dress, a soft blue that matched the ocean outside. She'd chosen it herself, she'd told Lyra. No more hiding in shadows."You look terrified," she observed, crossing the room."I am terrified."She smiled, reaching up to adjust my collar even though it didn't need adjustin
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