ELARA'S POV
The reception was lunch on the terrace.
No formal program, no speeches beyond the ones people gave spontaneously when they felt moved to. Della's team served food that was simple and good. The clouds cleared exactly when the weather report said they would and by one PM the coast was bright and the water was visible all the way to the horizon.
Maya stood and spoke first without asking anyone's permission.
"I've known Elara for fourteen years," she said. "I watched her disappear into a marriage that didn't deserve her and I watched her rebuild herself completely after. I told her multiple times not to do this." She paused. "I was wrong about the man standing next to her today. I'm big enough to admit that. Damien, don't make me regret saying that out loud in front of witnesse
