Chapter 11 - The Waterfront Wedding
Summer arrived in Baltimore with a brilliant golden warmth that chased away the dark memories of the past.
The ceremony took place on the sweeping lawn of the Falcone estate, overlooking the sparkling blue expanse of the Chesapeake Bay.
The guest list was small, selective, and powerful—consisting of loyal syndicate captains, high-ranking federal officials who respected the new order, and trusted friends like Dr. Vance and Mrs. Higgins, who wept openly in the front row.
I stood in the private bridal suite, staring at my reflection in the full-length mirror.
I wore a breathtaking, custom-designed gown of French lace and ivory silk, simple yet profoundly elegant.
The heavy oak door opened softly.
Augustus stepped inside, dressed in a sharp black tuxedo.
He stopped, his breath catching in his throat as he looked at me.
“You take my breath away,” he murmured, walking slowly across the room.
“You clean up nicely yourself, Mr. Falcone,” I teased softly, turning to face him.
He smiled, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me close.
“Today, the past dies completely,” he whispered against my hair. “Today, you are entirely mine.”
“I already was,” I smiled, kissing his cheek.
Moments later, the Mendelssohn wedding march began to play from the garden terrace.
Arm in arm, we walked out into the warm summer sunlight.
As we reached the floral altar, the minister began the sacred vows, but neither of us needed reminders of promises.
Our bond had been forged in fire, betrayal, and blood.
“Do you, Augustus Falcone, take Delaney Whitlock to be your lawfully wedded wife?”
“I do,” Falcone said clearly, his gray eyes shining with absolute devotion.
“And do you, Delaney Whitlock, take Augustus Falcone to be your lawfully wedded husband?”
“I do,” I answered, my voice steady and filled with unconditional love.
“You may kiss the bride.”
May you like
Augustus pulled me into his arms, kissing me deeply as the crowd erupted into thunderous applause and champagne glasses clinked in joyful celebration.
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