A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

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.

the top!" Calliope declared without hesitation. "Besides Grandpa, no one else comes close. But

to save him. After he passed, she barely

there anyone else you care about?" "Someone I care about? Well, there's Eamon, Archie, Portia, and Mavis. Each of

left speechless. Of all those names, none of which were his

gazed at

Silas replied, his tone

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

kept asking if she was enjoying it, fierce and demanding. He kissed her, held her close, and drove her to

touch from

against her skin, relentless in his pursuit. He kissed her with

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

her. They danced on the edge of madness, even when exhaustion threatened to take over, she found herself pulled