A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Calliope didn't hold back at all. She walked into Monty's place and started picking things off the shelves like a kid in a candy store.

"I'll take this one, and this one, oh and definitely this one too!"

Monty just stood there, his jaw practically on the floor. He tried to keep it together, but watching Calliope go on a spree through his treasured collection was like watching someone eat the last slice of his favorite pizza right in front of him.

"Callie, you know, that's a lot to carry all at once. Why not leave some here? They're all yours anyway, you can come back for them whenever you want. No need to rush, right?"

"Really?" Calliope glanced at Monty, her eyebrow raised.

Monty nodded so fast he almost gave himself whiplash. "Absolutely! I'm serious, all yours!"

But Calliope just chuckled, "I don't believe you.”

And with that, she grabbed a few more things.

Monty watched helplessly as his cherished items dwindled down to a sad-looking half-empty shelf. Calliope definitely had a knack for picking out the best stuff, leaving behind only the items Monty could barely muster any affection for.

Calliope said, dusting off her hands. "For

eyes

she planning a

him a look. "I

That's fine!" Monty quickly interjected, stepping in front of what remained. "This is plenty for now. We can sort out the rest next time! Hey, do you want this stuff in your room, or

course, I'm taking it with me. If I leave it here, it'll be Lisette's the moment she gets back!" Calliope declared, as if this was the most obvious thing

to Valerian. "Mr. Valerian, would you mind helping me pack

with the "Mr. Valerian" title, but he obliged, gathering packing materials to help

Calliope stood by, directing the operation like a maestro conducting an orchestra. Finally, everything was packed up and ready to

stood by the door, eyeing Calliope with a look that could curdle milk, like she was witnessing a vampire in

didn't pay her any mind. She was content, her heart light as a feather, ready to head back home like a bandit

go, their emotions a tangle of confusion and reluctant acceptance. They knew they relied on her, and despite everything,

by the way,

soon!