A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 21

"Well, that's a relief," Mavis said, looking up with a slight smile. "My mentor once mentioned that Silas has a woman in his heart."

Calliope raised an eyebrow. "Who?"

Portia leaned in, clearly intrigued. "No way! As far as I know, Silas has always kept women at arm's length. Who could he possibly have feelings for?"

"There really is someone!" A familiar male voice chimed in before Mavis could respond.

The three of them glanced up to see Archie Yoder approaching with a grin.

"Where have you been, you rascal?" Portia gave him a light punch.

"Didn't I tell you I had some things to take care of?" Archie chuckled, sliding into the empty seat beside Calliope.

he continued, "Callie, Mavis is right. I don't have a problem with you entering a marriage of convenience with Silas,

untouchable-strong, handsome, with no apparent flaws. Yet, there are plenty of rumors about him. Word is, he once risked his life for a woman he

family," Archie continued, his voice lowering. "Have you ever wondered how he rose

take control, they must have gone through hell, and Silas... well, he must be something else

usually sunny face was shadowed with concern. His voice

perfect as he seems.

surrounded Silas. She knew he wasn't simple, but she was unaware of the full extent

Calliope in the eye. "Callie, being close to him is

know," Calliope replied, forcing a lighthearted smile. "I don't have anything Silas would want. As long as I don't cross his boundaries, I should be

fell silent for a

broke it. "Whatever kind of dangerous guy Silas is, he's still not as bad as that jerk Gideon. At least on the surface, Silas seems

Mavis agreed. "Callie doesn't have anything that would

to Archie. "Archie, what's been going on with you lately?