A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Calliope stood her ground, not showing an ounce of fear. Despite her petite frame, there was a certain fierceness in her stance as she faced the group of men towering over her.

She gave them a quick once-over and could tell they weren't just tall; they looked like they knew how to handle themselves in a fight. But Calliope wasn't easily intimidated, having had her share of training.

"What's your deal? Why are you following me?" she asked coldly, her eyes narrowing at them.

To her knowledge, she hadn't made any enemies lately. Yet, here they were, trailing her with an obvious air of hostility. If they needed her help, they surely wouldn't be approaching her like this.

"No chit-chat, just come with us," the leader of the group demanded. "You're alone, aren't you?"

He signaled the others, and they spread out, effectively surrounding her.

"Yeah, just me," she replied coolly. "But before you drag me off somewhere, don't you think you should tell me why? I don't recall knowing any of you."

"Little girl, it's not up to you. Think you can take us on? If you resist,

licked his lips. "You're quite a looker, you know. They said we could have our fun with you, as long as we

malicious intent, realizing they weren't just planning to kidnap her. They wanted to humiliate her, using a recording

interest, she

in

tell me, who's pulling your strings? Spilt the beans, and maybe I'll let you have

The men laughed, their amusement

me who sent you!" She smiled, her expression glowing

of the street, captivating them

since you're

to tell you," the leader

took a step closer. "So, who's the mastermind behind