A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"You did say not to disturb you and Lisette." Calliope added.

Valerian paused, the realization hitting him like a ton of bricks. His face flushed with embarrassment.

"Sorry, Callie, I must have misremembered!"

"No worries, I'm used to it," Calliope replied with a shrug and a smile. "Even without your lessons, I've managed to play quite well. Sorry to disappoint-I didn't spend a lifetime failing to learn the piano."

Valerian was speechless.

"Callie, don't be upset. It's all in the past!" Monty quickly interjected, trying to smooth things over. "Oh, by the way, Callie, we've changed your room! The old one was too small and probably uncomfortable for you. Now you can have your brother's room. It's much more spacious and comfy!"

We've even redecorated it for you!" Horatio chimed in, eager to

I guess I should check it out," Calliope said,

her room was the smallest and least convenient. But now, when she

at the room. Calliope glanced around the pink

sensing her lack of enthusiasm. "It's nice. Definitely Lisette's style. She'd

look. "I've never liked

claimed they put effort into preparing a room for her, yet

love pink?" Ulysses grumbled. "Calliope, are you being difficult on purpose? This room is big, and it's designed the way

Calliope asked incredulously, looking at Ulysses. "Didn't you all think deserved nothing all this

not like it! It's fine, Callie. Just tell us what kind of room you'd prefer,