Chapter 6

"Callie's exhausted, so I'm taking her home," Silas announced, cutting through the chatter without giving anyone a chance to object. He briskly led Calliope away from the group, leaving behind a trail of curious

stares.

On their way out, they bumped into Mavis and her friends.

Calliope leaned in towards them and whispered, "I'll explain later. You guys should head home too."

...

In the car, Calliope glanced at Silas.

"I can just stay at a hotel, you know," she ventured, feeling like she was imposing on him.

planned to get their marriage license

his voice steady and commanding. He sat beside her, focused on his iPad as he dealt with

in the heart of Capitalton. Calliope had been here once before,

Silas ushered her inside.

you would me. I've got work to take care of, so I'll be

followed Adah to Silas's room, which was just as

wasn't until

said, trying to sound

he replied,

atmosphere was awkward, like the

You go ahead and eat while I take a shower. After that, we'll get the license," Silas said,

did she realize she'd been holding her breath. She was still adjusting to this house, to this man, to this new life

breakfast, her

what happened yesterday!" Zelda's voice was sharp and demanding, and she hung up before

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