Lies of the White Rose

1.

The pop of a confetti cannon echoed through the bridal suite at the Hampton Beach Resort as Chase burst in.

I opened my arms for an embrace, but he walked straight past me to my maid of honor, Lexi, a huge smile on his face as he handed her the bridal bouquet.

My arms froze awkwardly in mid-air.

The other bridesmaids fell silent. Someone coughed. "Hey, man, wrong girl."

It was only then that Chase seemed to realize his mistake. He fumbled, snatching the bouquet of white roses back from L