Chapter 84

"My eldest brother," Calliope said.

"Not Horatio, right?" Silas asked, recognizing her mention of her actual brother.

"No, my brother from the countryside," she clarified. "You know how I was considered a bad omen as a kid and sent to live in the countryside, right? I lived with Grandpa then, along with my brothers. Though they aren't my blood brothers, they've always been family to me."

"You really love them?" Silas couldn't help but ask.

"Absolutely. More than anything." Calliope's eyes sparkled with delight and happiness.

"So, where do they rank among the people you love most?" Silas's voice seemingly carried a hint of curiosity.

hesitation. "Besides Grandpa, no one else comes

about her grandpa brought a twinge of sadness to her heart. Despite her excellent skills in healing, she hadn't been able to save him. After he passed, she barely practiced medicine, feeling unworthy of using skills that couldn't save

is there anyone else you care about?" "Someone I care about? Well, there's Eamon, Archie, Portia, and Mavis. Each of them means the world to

was left speechless. Of all those names,

gazed at Silas, innocence in her

Silas replied,

what was up with Silas. It was as if he was determined to make her feel every ounce of pleasure possible. He pushed her to her limits, over and over, until she was

her, held her close, and drove her to the

jelly. A mere touch from him

relentless in his pursuit. He kissed

as her lips were sealed, her body trembling with overwhelming pleasure that

of madness, even when exhaustion threatened to take over, she found herself

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