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.

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

should probably get some rest," Calliope replied, standing up. She waved goodbye to Damien and the

you like Damien?" Silas asked as they

all quite skilled. I'd like to learn a thing or two from them," Calliope admitted

the matter any

with Gideon and his crew? And you

They invited me for dinner. I figured why not? If I didn't

they didn't get anything 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," Calliope

I'd get back with Gideon. When I turned him down, he was livid. On the way back, I left him stranded halfway. You

Silas's eyes bore into Calliope. "You and

Was

me then?"

tried, her voice

gaze softening as he looked at her. "Did they give you