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?"

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

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

he teased, one hand sneaking under her sweater,

catch her, his other hand exploring her skin, sending

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

grin before leading her to the bathroom. The steam soon filled the room, wrapping them in a

herself swept up again and again in Silas's embrace. At one point, he whispered in her ear, "Baber

She wasn't sure how far their future stretched.

a flicker of dissatisfaction crossing his face. But he quickly resumed, his movements more intense, his whispered sweet

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continuing to melt he