Chapter 48

*ALORA* The congregation started to clap as we walked out of the church, I managed to paste a fake smile on my face, nodding to people I knew were smiling to my face, but I was already dissecting every minute of the ceremony, my dress and the prospects of the success of this marriage. We would be the topic of coffee mornings all over the capital for days, weeks to come. When we emerged from the church, all my thoughts scattered. A barrage of press awaited us, the camera flashed almost blinding me, and a huge cheering crowd had gathered across the road. I smiled and waved at everyone. After a few minutes, Caden led me down the steps of the huge cathedral and to a waiting car, handing me carefully into the back seat before joining me. As we pulled away, I saw the rest of the wedding guests start to spill out of the church into the heaving crowds. I realized I was shaking like a leaf. I had so many questions, I glanced at Caden and he was leaning against the head rest with his eyes closed