Chapter 71

• The priest turned to Austin Reed and Sara Hovsepian, a subtle change in his expression. "And now, let us proceed with the ceremony for Austin Reed and Sara Hovsepian," he said, his voice gentle.
• Sara, lost in her thoughts, didn't seem to register the priest's words. The priest tried to grab her attention, but she remained distant, her gaze drifting off into space.
• Austin, noticing Sara's distraction, reached out and gently took her hand. His touch seemed to snap Sara back to reality, and she turned to look at him. Austin's eyes locked onto hers, his jaw clenched in a subtle display of tension. His grip on her hand was firm, but not unkind.