END OF PART I

DECLAN

Standing at the altar, I felt a blend of nervousness and excitement coursing through my veins. The church was beautifully decorated with white flowers and twinkling lights, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Friends and family filled the pews, their faces alight with joy. But my focus was on the entrance at the back, waiting for Hazel to appear.

The music began, a gentle, melodic tune that se