Ste''s lips curved into a triumphant smile.


    Den and Ste stood before the officiant once again. The officiant repeated the question. "Mr. Zamora, do you take Ms. Xanders as your wife? Will you stay by her side, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"


    Den looked straight at him and said, "I do."


    He had actually said he was willing to...


    Those words hit Hailey like a thunderp, leaving her mind nk.


    Ewan said, "See that, Hailey? Den really married her. He never cared about you. This whole time, it was just you fooling yourself. You were the only one chasing after him."


    Hailey''s tears streamed down her face.


    The officiant dered, "The ceremony isplete. I now pronounce Mr. Zamora and Ms. Xanders husband and wife. You may exchange rings."


    A flower girl stepped forward with a pair of diamond rings. Ste picked up one and slowly slid it onto Den''s finger.


    Den did the same, cing the ring onto Ste''s hand.


    Bob led the apuse, and the guests cheered. "Congrattions to the happy couple!"


    "Wishing you a lifetime of love andughter!"


    Ste felt like the happiest woman in the world. She reached out and hugged Den.


    As Hailey watched them hugging each other at the entrance, she was heartbroken.


    Then, she left. She was gone.


    Ewan walked beside Hailey. "So, have you given up now? Den is a married man now. Stop chasing after him. Hailey, I''ll admit, I was with Melody before, but I''ve changed. Now that you and Den are over, be with me instead. I''ll treat you well."


    Hailey''s vision swam, and the world tilted beneath her. A secondter, everything went dark.


    Ewan caught her just in time, wrapping his arms around her as she copsed. "Hailey! Hailey, what''s wrong?"


    Meanwhile, Den and Se stepped away from the ceremony.


    Bob beamed. "Den, you''re my son-inw now. Take good care of Stelly and build a good life together."


    While swallowing the pain in his chest, Den nodded. "I understand, Mr. Xanders."


    Ste chuckled as she said, "Den, why are you still calling him I


    Xanders? You should start calling by his name now."


    Den said, "Bob."


    Bob nodded in satisfaction. "Good."


    Den asked, "Bob, can we go see the man now?"


    Bob nodded. "Of course. We''re family now. I''ll take you to him."


    He led Den to a secluded room and knocked twice.


    "Cobra, it''s me," Bob called out.


    Hearing that name again sent a rush of adrenaline through Den''s veins.


    The door creaked open, and two


    armed men stepped out. "Oh,


    you, Mr. Xanders. So, this is


    son-inw?"


    Bob nodded. "Yeah. Den is my daughter''s husband now. I''ve brought him to meet Cobra."


    "Cobra''s inside, but you know the drill-pat down first."


    "No problem."


    One of the men in ck patted Bob down first. Clean.


    Then, they moved to Den. He raised his arms, letting them search him.


    "All clear. You can go in."


    "Alright, thanks."


    Two of the men stayed at their post while Bob led Den inside.


    Inside the small room, several men in ck stood guard, each armed and alert.


    Cobra sat in the center, his presencemanding. A scar ran down his face, giving him a cold,ESS look.


    Gontent


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