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Everyone’s back was turned to her.
Except Ariana’s. She nodded.
Bella gulped in air.
This was her chance.
She had to run.
ChapterTwenty-Eight
Bella’s heart hammered so loudly she was sure everyone else would hear it and know her plan. But nobody turned. Nobody stopped what they were doing.
She dashed toward the sanctuary. The floor was icy cold on her bare feet. Small pieces of debris dug into her soles. None of it was important. Only escape mattered now.
The one thing standing between her and the sanctuary where she was supposed to become Neil’s wife was a curtain. She pushed past it.
It looked like any other wedding. Candles everywhere. Flowers. Lights.
At least a dozen people milled around, getting things ready.
A boy about her age turned and saw her. His eyes widened before he covered his eyes and turned away. He would probably spend the evening washing out his eyes after seeing her in a bra and panties.
Bella darted down the aisle meant to turn her into an unwilling wife.
The exit was at the far end of the building, behind the altar, hidden by another curtain.
A lady shrieked.
Someone else demanded all the men cover their eyes.
Bella willed her feet to move faster.
Everything around her turned into chaos. Some people turned from her, but more ran toward her.
All of these people would do whatever it took to make sure she married Neil.
She made it to the altar then around it. Prayed it would be the last time she ever saw it again. Sprinted to the other side.
The door flung open.
Her father, Neil, and the priest stared at her wide-eyed.
A slow grin spread across Neil’s face. “What’s this? An early present?”
Bella skidded to a stop, nearly crashing into the three men. She regained control over her feet. Spun. Sped the other way.
“Get her!”
Two women headed her way.
Bella dashed down between two pews. One wobbled as she bumped against it.
“Stop the harlot!”
“Runaway bride!”
She raced across another row of pews. Her leg slammed into the seat of one. It tipped slowly back.
