A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"Isn't that Calliope?" Lisette exclaimed as she entered the pub with the Jewell brothers. They had barely stepped inside when they noticed the commotion unfolding nearby.

"What's she gotten herself into this time? She'll be in trouble!" Ulysses grumbled, pulling his cap lower and adjusting his mask as he glanced over at Calliope. "She can't go anywhere without stirring up trouble. She's never been one to play by the rules."

Valerian frowned, casting a skeptical look in Calliope's direction. He didn't know the details, but his gut reaction was that Calliope was at the heart of whatever was going down.

Horatio hesitated, "Is she in trouble? Shouldn't we-"

Before he could finish, Lisette interjected, "We should help. She acted out even if she had cut ties with us. We can't just watch her get into deep waters."

"Come on, guys. We can't just leave her hanging."

It was almost like she was reminding them that Calliope had indeed distanced herself from the Jewell family.

"Why should we care? She was the one who

our help," he added with a hint of resentment. "When she sees

does, we won't bail her out. She brought this on herself." Lisette looked conflicted. "Are you sure that's the right thing to

Ulysses said with a shake of

eye on things without getting directly involved. The commotion had caused the crowd to back off a little, but everyone was still

to let her work or have any fun. He was taking out his

man barked at Calliope. "That's my wife. I'm

her lesson!" be snarled at Calliope, "Get the hell out of my way, you bitch! And you, come over here! Do you

as he glanced at his wife,

woman looked around, hoping someone would step

no one moved. Everyone was just a spectator

was about to rush over, but Calliope signaled for her to stay put. So, Portia remained among the onlookers, her eyes fixed