The applause in the house slowly faded, turning into the soft sound of people talking and glasses clinking. Laughter came back in groups across the hall , as if the wedding was just another thing that happened on a fancy evening. Elena stood next to Adrian on the raised platform , trying to calm her breathing. The words the officiant said kept echoing in her mind. Wife. The word still didn’t feel real to her. A few hours ago , she was standing alone in the rain with a broken engagement and a broken heart. Now she was married to Adrian Blackwood , the powerful guy in the room, maybe even in the whole city. Before she could think about it much , Adrian’s hand went to the small of her back, guiding her gently down from the platform. His touch was controlled, deliberate, and almost reassuring. “Relax,” he said quietly as they stepped onto the marble floor. “I am relaxed,” Elena replied under her breath. Adrian looked at her , one eyebrow going up slightly. “You’re h
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