A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 59

Calliope glanced at Silas, her heart pounding with fear.

She had wandered over out of boredom, drawn by the lively crowd. Plus, she knew befriending these folks could only be beneficial, so she stayed to chat and get acquainted.

But she had forgotten that she was the only woman in this group of men, and maybe that wasn't the most fitting situation.

Was Silas upset because of that? Since she had approached them on her own, Calliope didn't want Silas to blame the guys.

"It's not their fault. I came over myself," Calliope explained. "It was lively here, and I just checked on them."

Silas noticed her anxiety and his gaze softened. "I'm not blaming you, and I'm not mad either." Calliope let out an involuntary sigh of relief.

"It's good to protect the lady. From now on, wherever and whenever, make sure she's safe, whether I'm here or not," Silas said to Damien and the rest.

to look out for her," Damien and the others assured Silas. "Had enough fun yet? If you

up. She waved goodbye to Damien and the crew before

Damien?" Silas asked as they

I'd like to learn a thing

the matter

his crew? And

They invited me for dinner. I figured why not? If I didn't go, they'd just find some other way to

out of it. I ordered a ton of food, and they didn't eat a bite. Oh, and I also got a nice chunk of emotional damage compensation from them,"

their faces turned blue. I never said taking their money meant I'd get back with Gideon. When I turned him down, he was

Silas's eyes bore into Calliope. "You and Damien are

hesitated. Was

me then?" Silas asked, his

tried, her voice a

he looked at her. "Did they give