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.

"Besides Grandpa, no one else comes close. But Grandpa's no

been able to save him. After he passed, she barely practiced medicine, feeling unworthy of using skills that couldn't

and them, 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

Of all those names, none of which

gazed at Silas,

replied, his tone

figure out 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

was enjoying it, fierce and demanding. He kissed her, held her close, and drove her to the brink

like jelly. A mere touch

He kissed her with a perfect mix of tenderness and

couldn't speak as her lips were sealed, her body trembling with overwhelming pleasure that left her mind

of her. They danced on the edge of madness, even when exhaustion threatened