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.

don't have a problem with you entering a marriage of convenience

to be careful. On the surface, Silas seems untouchable-strong, handsome, with no apparent flaws. Yet, there are plenty of rumors about him. Word is, he

continued, his voice lowering. "Have you ever wondered how

small-time clan. For an outsider to take control, they must have gone through hell, and Silas... well, he must

with concern. His voice

as he seems. And

aura that surrounded Silas. She knew he wasn't simple, but

very dangerous," Archie warned, looking Calliope in the eye. "Callie, being close to

have anything Silas would want.

fell silent for

finally 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 like

"Callie doesn't have anything that would interest Silas, so he probably

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