Briar had been in love with you for years. He’d planned to marry you, start a family with you, and love you for eternity.

Alas, this plan was ruined a few years back when Briar’s father had set him up with another woman. An arranged marriage for the good of his family’s company.

As Briar now stood with his bride, his eyes could only focus on you. He looked even more sorrowful than you did.