A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 49

That night, Calliope got a real taste of Silas's capabilities. He kept her entertained the entire evening, and by the end of it, she was in a blissful haze, completely exhausted.

Her first experience was surprisingly pleasant though.

She could feel that Silas was considerate throughout, making sure not to overwhelm her or leave her with any unpleasant memories.

The downside of the night's indulgence was apparent the next morning. When Calliope woke up, she felt like a ragdoll, every part of her body languid and heavy.

Attempting to get out of bed, she nearly collapsed, her legs giving way beneath her.

"Awake already?" Silas walked in, looking every bit the composed, dapper gentleman in his suit, a stark contrast to the wild man of the previous night.

"I brought breakfast up for you. Feel free to catch some more sleep," he said, his voice soothing as he placed a tray of food by her bedside.

gazed at him,

If you

approached her, gently inquiring,

a bit of soreness, her legs especially

off," he said, bending down to plant a

her breakfast, Calliope found herself too restless to go back to sleep. Instead, she settled on the balcony with a

through her reading, her phone buzzed with a call from

an eyebrow. It was rare for Zelda to call her, even more so to arrange a meeting. Even if Calliope

Zelda would turn the world upside down if she vanished for even a minute. Curious about what Zelda might

was approaching, finding Zelda already

are you so late?"

and I have been waiting here for

was a picture of irritation, and if not for the

time, just said to meet here. Isn't it