Silence fell over the church. A guest spoke up, voice shaking. “We already called the police as soon as we saw the knife.” Vincent stepped back in fear. “Emma, please listen—” “No,” she cut him off firmly. “You listen to me.” She looked at him truly for the first time that day. “I trusted you. I loved you. And you used my wedding day as cover for your crime.”
“I thought I could fix it,” Vincent begged. “You fixed nothing,” Emma said coldly. “You ruined everything.” Sirens wailed in the distance, growing louder every second. The sound broke Daniel’s remaining resolve. He turned and ran for the doors. “Rex.” Lucy didn’t raise her voice; she didn’t need to. Rex moved instantly, cutting Daniel off mid-flight, his body low and threatening, teeth bared in a silent warning.
