A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Calliope glanced disdainfully at Gideon before hopping into her car with remarkable speed.

She slammed her foot on the gas pedal before Gideon could even react, and the car sped off, leaving a trail of exhaust in its wake.

Gideon coughed and waved his hand before his face, looking more than a little disgruntled.

As Calliope drove further down the road, she rolled down her window and shouted back to Gideon, "Gideon, does Yvette know about this?"

Gideon spat out the taste of exhaust and opened his mouth to retort, but Calliope already sped away. He ground his teeth in frustration, feeling helpless yet determined.

He had faith he'd win her back. Calliope was not meant to be with Silas but with him. She was his, after all.

...

Later that evening, when Silas returned home, Calliope beamed as she presented him with the necklace.

"What is it?" Silas asked, momentarily stunned as he glanced at the box, curiosity piqued.

in her hand and watching Silas eagerly. "I

like anything from

across his face as he opened the box and saw the necklace inside. "You went out of your way to get

I thought you'd like

said, taking the necklace out of the box and placing it in Calliope's hand. "Help me put it

the necklace

Venet

it around Silas's neck. It suited him perfectly. He

admired the necklace, clearly pleased. Unable to resist, he leaned in, cupping her face in his hands, and kissed

arms around Silas's neck, standing on tiptoe to meet his

kiss was abruptly interrupted by the shrill ring of a

pulled back, Calliope quickly fished her

the phone at him, flashing an apologetic smile.

large window and answered Portia's call. "Portia, calling at this

are posting online?"