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.

signed a contract and planned to get their marriage license tomorrow, she

sat beside her, focused

of Capitalton. Calliope had been

Silas ushered her inside.

work to take care of, so I'll be

the door, leaving Calliope in Adah's capable hands. She followed Adah to Silas's room, which was just as

find Silas absent. It wasn't until she made her

trying to sound

he replied, equally

was awkward, like the

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

breath. She was still adjusting to this house, to this man, to this new life

her phone buzzed with

need to come home and explain what happened yesterday!" Zelda's voice

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