The soft strains of music guided Bella down the hallway, each note a melody that echoed the rhythm of her racing heart. Lily, her loyal friend, bridesmaid and witness, had entered the room ahead of her, leaving Bella to follow the gentle melody that beckoned her forward.
As Bella stepped across the threshold, she was engulfed in an ethereal ambiance. The room was a symphony of romantic elegance—a vision of blooming flowers and flickering candles, casting a soft, golden glow that bathed the space in warmth.
Her gaze swept across the room, and then she saw him—Reid. Tall, dark, and undeniably handsome, he stood at the center, his eyes locked on hers with an intensity that sent a shiver down her spine. Mesmerized by the sight, her breath hitched as she took in his heated expression, an emot
