Seraphina's first thought was how quiet it was.The garden terrace behind the Vale estate was full of people, but there was a strange stillness in the air that felt like a weight in her chest. Guests spoke in polite murmurs while servers moved between tables with trays of champagne. The floral arrangements framed the long white aisle that stretched toward the altar overlooking the water.
Everything looked perfect, and everything looked exactly the way Adrian wanted it.
Seraphina stood inside the bridal suite while the final preparations unfolded around her. Two stylists adjusted the train of her gown while another checked the veil pinned into her hair.
"You look breathtaking," one of them said with a soft smile.
Seraphina met her reflection in the mirror.
