At first, Sophie thought it might be nerves causing an odd sensation, but as she took another step, she could feel it distinctly. Something was indeed moving under her dress. Her heart skipped a beat, and a flicker of panic crossed her face.

James, noticing the change in Sophie’s expression, furrowed his brow in concern. The guests, too, began to murmur, sensing that something was amiss. As Sophie reached the altar, she whispered urgently to James, her eyes wide with alarm.

“James, there’s something under my dress,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.