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.

contract and planned to get their marriage license

her, focused on his iPad as he dealt with work emails, not bothering to

arrived at the Myers Manor, Silas's expansive estate in the heart of Capitalton. Calliope had been here once before,

Silas ushered her inside.

me. I've got work to take care of, so I'll be out for a bit. Show her to

out the door, leaving Calliope in Adah's capable hands. She followed Adah

until she made her way downstairs that she saw him

said, trying to sound

replied, equally

was awkward, like the silence

go ahead and eat while I take a shower. After

still adjusting to

for breakfast, her phone buzzed with a call

voice was

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