Chapter 124. The End Is Just the Beginning

Eliana

The events of that day, I chose to bury at the back of my mind. I asked no questions about it, hoping it never happens again.

The saying, “You never know what you have until you’ve lost it,” is entirely true.

Although I didn’t lose my mother, I almost did. I felt ashamed that it took her risking her life on my behalf to open my eyes and see her efforts to be present for me.

“What are you thinking about, love?” Scott’s voice brought me out of my head.

“Nothing…”

“You sure? Everyone’s waiting outside. But,” he pulled me closer, pressing me against his hard flesh, “we don’t have to go out there if you don’t want to,” he murmured in my ear, trailing his tongue down the side of my neck.

“Stop, Scott. We can continue this later.” I turned him towards the door, kicking him out.

The groom was not supposed to see the bride before the wedding, married or not.

My father had given up his position as Mayor, announcing the truth