A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 254 "You must have been exhausted," Silas murmured, "I wanted to let you sleep a little longer. I know it's hard for you to fall asleep again once you're awake."

"It's okay to wake me," Calliope said as she exited the car.

Silas followed her, stretching his arms a bit as he did.

Calliope noticed immediately. "Your arm's gone numb, huh? You should've woken me up."

"It's fine. I just needed a bit of stretching."

Together, they headed inside and went to their room.

Silas pulled Calliope into his embrace as soon as they entered, his deep, bright eyes locked onto hers. "Callie, now that you're awake, should we... you know, do something?"

for him, but now, not so much. 'Men,' she thought with

we?" he asked, his voice a husky whisper as he leaned in, brushing his lips against hers. "You've

want to?" he teased, one hand sneaking under her sweater, making

but Silas was quick to catch her, his other hand exploring her

shower first..." she stammered, her words shaky, her desire

leading her to the bathroom.

At one point, he whispered in her ear, "Baber is adorable

someday," she replied hesitantly. She wasn't sure how far their future stretched. She needed to

dissatisfaction crossing his face. But he

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