Today is your wedding day

The church bells chimed softly through the clear morning air, their deep tones echoing across the courtyard and into the marble hall. Ares’ mansion had never been this quiet, this full of nervous anticipation. Outside, cars gleamed in the sun. Photographers stood by the entrance, waiting for the moment the bride would appear.

Inside, the world seemed to move in slow motion. The air smelled faintly of lilies and candle wax. Every seat in the chapel was filled. Ares ...