Chapter 272

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Carmel’s voice carried quiet triumph as she adjusted the last petal into place, her fingers lingering for a moment on the fresh flower headdress resting gently atop Cassie’s hair.

“Don’t move,” she added softly, stepping back just enough to take in the full picture.

Cassie watched her through the mirror, amusement flickering in her eyes.

“That serious, huh?” she teased lightly.

“Very,” Carmel replied, her tone mock-stern-though the warmth in her gaze betrayed her.