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 couldn't shake the

He sat beside her, focused on his iPad as he

of Capitalton. Calliope had been here once before, with

Silas ushered her inside.

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

capable hands. She followed Adah

until she made her way downstairs

she said, trying

he replied,

was awkward, like the silence before a

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

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

her phone buzzed with

Zelda's voice was sharp and demanding, and she hung up before

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