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.

you back?"

me?" Silas's lips curled into a slight

felt as though she were

carried her broken body out of that hellish place, his face filled with anger and determination. It

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 might leave him labeled as a divorcee,

you should come back whenever you want," Calliope said with a small

ours," Silas replied softly, his voice like velvet. "Adah's

"Okay."

to eat

especially knowing he would be home tonight.

mutual, but if Silas wanted to exercise his marital rights,

her thoughts, Calliope absentmindedly picked

on the other side of town, Gideon was

to have each call go unanswered.