A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 13

Calliope stood so close to Silas she could catch the scent of his cologne, a comforting blend of cedarwood and something warm, like cinnamon.

Her eyes flicked up to meet his, and a flutter of panic stirred in her chest.

She had always focused on Gideon, holding Silas in a sort of reverent awe. Despite having helped him once before, her feelings for Silas had always been more about respect, and maybe a touch of intimidation.

Silas was a few years older than her, and to top it off, he was Gideon's uncle. Every time she saw him, it was like facing a stern elder, and for reasons she couldn't explain, it always made her feel a pang of guilt. But now, standing so close to him, she realized how blind she had been.

Silas was handsome, capable- the kind of man she should have noticed long ago. Yet, she had wasted so much time chasing after Gideon, who was nothing short of a jerk.

Sure, Silas was her husband now, but it wasn't like she had won him over in any fairytale fashion. Their relationship had been built on a deal, and that made her feel a bit uneasy.

Silas handed her phone back to her. Calliope glanced up, swallowing nervously.

brings you

not happy to see me?" Silas's lips curled into a slight smile, his deep eyes twinkling

Calliope felt as though she

filled with anger and

sought him out without hesitation. To her surprise, he hadn't turned her down. Even though helping her didn't seem to benefit him, especially since the end of their agreement

you should come back whenever you want," Calliope

replied softly, his

"Okay."

down to eat with

nervous, especially knowing he would

respect was mutual, but if Silas wanted to exercise his marital rights, she wasn't sure

Calliope absentmindedly picked at her

side of

called Calliope countless times, only to have each call go unanswered. It suddenly dawned on him—