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.

his friends couldn't help but tease him upon

a moment and came back

in

"Silas, what's the scoop?"

his handsome face settling back into a more neutral expression. "Mind your own business and just have

"Alright."

Calliope was

him? Does he treat you poorly?" Archie asked, concern etched in

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

he ever hurts you, you have

knowing he wasn't strong enough yet. But one day, he promised himself, he'd be strong enough to

will." Calliope smiled

chatting until it was quite late. As they stepped out of the

men, looking sharp in their suits, seemed to be waiting

here," Silas gestured to Calliope.

let me give you a ride home," Uriah said

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