#Chapter 399: Sneak Away

Abby The reception hall is cast in a warm, romantic glow, with twinkling lights and the warm flickering of candles on every table. Soft music plays as Karl and I make our entrance, hand-in-hand to raucous applause and cheers from our guests. I can’t stop smiling as we wave to our loved ones gathered all around us. As we walk toward the dance floor, the DJ announces our entrance over the speakers. The music slows and softens, and an old song begins to play; a song that I haven’t heard in a long, long time. “This is our song,” I murmur, turning toward Karl with wide eyes. Karl grins down at me, reaching up to brush my cheek gently with the back of his hand. “I wanted to surprise you,” he says. “I hope you don’t mind a little repetition of old history.” “Of course I don’t mind.” “Perfect,” he says. “May I have this dance?” I giggle, draping my arms over his broad shoulders. “You may.” As we sway together on the dance floor, caught up in our own private bubble despi