How could they possibly be late?

Elaine knew that Ashton had deliberately set their wedding time for 9:19 a.m., a symbolic gesture representing everlasting love. With such thoughtful care and attention to detail, how could she ever disappoint him?

Nora and Elaine descended the stairs, but as they reached the bottom, Elaine suddenly froze.

There he was.

Dressed in a sharp, perfectly tailored dark suit, Ashton stood tall and commanding. ...