Chapter 30

Silas didn't say a word, just raised his hand to press hers.

"Once I give something away, I never take it back."

"Huh?"

"It's yours now."

Silas looked at her, a hint of something like irritation in his eyes.

"But..."

He didn't let her finish, striding ahead with purpose.

Calliope carefully followed behind Silas. "Well, thank you, I guess?"

"You can consider me your husband, just like the agreement says."

into his broad back.

froze, her heart racing

she hadn't moved, she found herself directly in his embrace. His arms were

strangely familiar, an inexplicable sense of safety creeping

he intimidated her a bit, she couldn't deny the comfort

unapproachable figure to her, but right

she met his

eyes with her, and his heart started

he quickly took two steps back. "I have some work to do in the

and almost fled

watched him retreat so hastily and felt a chill settle in her

must dislike her touching him. Was

Silas's study. Adah had mentioned that she could go into any room except that one. Silas didn't allow anyone in there, not even Adah

it might have something to

woman wouldn't be interested in a man like

pang of melancholy

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