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She breaks my heart.

She’s been treated so poorly by her family and friends in the past. It disgusts me. For a moment, I understand how Aidan feels watching me.

“We did.” I gently hug her. “Let me help you pin it on the inside of your dress.”

I smile at Cassy and Scarlett, who are wiping back tears.

“Swear to god if I ever lay my hands on your mom and sister I will rip them a new one,” Scarlett says. “We’ve got your back now, babe. Now let’s get you down that aisle to marry your handsome man.”

My phone pings and I race over to the cabinet and pick it up.

Hey babe. I’m at the gate. Meet me.

Kael.

Finally. Although I’m slightly disappointed, I’m also relieved. His silence had been weighing heavily on me.

Our final date.

Then I can move on with my life.

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

AIDAN

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Iwalk the perimeterof the outdoor area and check everything for the tenth or eleventh time. James stands near the entrance, armed like all our Black Hawke Security team members, and adjusts his earpiece.

His dark Ray-Ban sunglasses give him a Tom Cruise in Top Gun vibe and if I wasn’t so tense, I’d probably chuckle.

But I am.

Our team has just advised that Johnny Trevis is on his way into the premises.

“Heading to the entrance now,” James says.

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