The mayor tried to ruin me at the altar—until the pastor spoke a single name that brought the entire ceremony to a halt

standoff with Chief Brody, simply stepped aside. But the doors didn’t open.

A heavy, authoritative pounding echoed from the other side of the wood.

“Chief Brody,” Caldwell said without looking back. “If you would be so kind as to open the doors for my team.”

Brody didn’t hesitate. He unclipped his radio, muttered a quick confirmation, and walked briskly continue reading …