H A I L E Y The reception was held in a big, glass room that had a spectacular view of the ocean. We walked inside, our hands intertwined, and were greeted with another round of applause. It was surreal. It was magical. But there was a part of me that couldn't help but think about the stripper, his words echoing in my mind. She knows. She's watching. I scanned the room, my gaze searching for any sign of danger, any hint of trouble. But all I could see was a sea of smiling faces, a blur of happiness and well wishes. We made our way to the front table, the centerpiece a beautiful display of white roses. "Congratulations," Giovanni said, his expression filled with pride and love. "Thank you," Dominic and I said in unison. "You two have no idea how happy I am for you," he continued, his

