Chapter 74

"Really?" Calliope's eyes lit up instantly.

"Really."

A broad smile spread across her face, and in a burst of joy, Calliope threw her arms around Silas and planted a spontaneous kiss on his cheek.

After realizing what she had done, she pulled back, a little embarrassed.

"You should go find your friends. Mine are waiting for me too!"

After that, she dashed back to her room.

Silas touched his cheek, a gentle smile playing on his lips.

He watched the door swing shut behind her, not needing to say anything more. The gloom he'd felt all evening vanished with that unexpected kiss, lifting his spirits entirely. She always had this inexplicable ability to make him happy.

With a smile still tugging at his lips, Silas returned to his own group.

walked back into the room, his friends couldn't help

you just stepped out for a moment

in such a

"Silas, what's the scoop?"

settling back into a more neutral expression. "Mind your own

"Alright."

Calliope was met

you so afraid of him? Does he treat you poorly?" Archie asked, concern etched in his

to explain. "He's always been like an elder to everyone. Who wouldn't be a little intimidated?

If he ever hurts you, you have to tell

yet. But one day, he promised himself, he'd be

smiled softly,

quite late. As they stepped out of the room, they bumped into

sharp in their

here," Silas gestured to Calliope. She

you a ride home," Uriah

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