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.

marriage license tomorrow, she couldn't shake the feeling that

her, focused on his iPad

Silas's expansive estate in the heart of Capitalton. Calliope had been here

Silas ushered her inside.

Treat her as you would me. I've got work to take care of, so I'll be out for a bit. Show her to a room and make sure she's

Calliope in Adah's capable hands. She followed Adah to Silas's room, which

to find Silas absent. It wasn't until she

she said, trying

replied,

was awkward, like the silence

a shower.

her breath. She was still adjusting to

she sat down for breakfast, her

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

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