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.

resting her chin in her hand and watching

like anything from you,"

the box and

nodded. "Yeah, I thought you'd

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

the necklace

Venet

Silas's neck. It suited him perfectly. He

the necklace, clearly pleased. Unable to resist, he leaned in, cupping

neck, standing on tiptoe to meet his

interrupted by the shrill ring of

Calliope quickly fished her

at him, flashing an apologetic smile. "I need

Calliope stepped over to the large window and answered Portia's call. "Portia, calling at this

Have you seen the crap people are posting online?" Portia

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