Stacey.Silence reigned as all eyes remained fixed on me, waiting for my answer. All I had to do was say a few words, and my future would be sealed. No. I didn't want this.My eyes moved past Liam as I searched the area. I realized no one was coming to rescue me this time.I was on my own.I let out a slow breath, my hands unclenching at my sides as I straightened and lifted my chin to meet his gaze. “Stacey,” he said in a warning tone. “Say the vows.”“I’m not saying them,” I decided.Murmurs traveled through the crowd.Liam’s clenched his jaw. “Don’t do this.”The officiant stepped back as if to allow us some time to make the final decision.I felt it was my power. It was suppressed, but it was there. I reached for it again, the way Caleb had taught me. It stirred, weak but slowly growing.I smiled when I felt a flicker of light.“There you are,” I whispered.“What?” Liam asked, now getting impatient.I focused inward, letting the energy rise slowly. It hurt a bit, like something pu
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