Roses and Ruines

dress felt

eaded across the bodice. It was beautiful-too b

lips. Eyes that no longer sparkled. She looked l

her soul. Only the s

of power and old secrets. Security guards stood like statues. Paparazzi circled l

out of the

e aisle-he couldn't bear it. Emilia didn't blame him. Thi

e arch in the garden, dressed in black, like always.

ile when she

ready?"

answered

nod, as if he

a signature on a marriage certificate and a r

into place, she knew:

lover.

sym

hie

bt r

e. I'll give you space. Freedom, within reason.

ed her hand around his arm.

her. "Only i

idn't