A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Calliope and her friends had already set a time to meet up, so by the afternoon, everyone had packed their bags and piled into the cars for their road trip.

Silas had let Uriah know about the plans, too.

Uriah couldn't head out with them right away, but after some gentle nudging from Silas, he agreed to catch up with the group the next day.

So, with the music blasting and everyone in high spirits, they headed south, planning to make little adventures out of every stop along the way.

That very night, they rolled into the first small town on their list, a place famous for its old-world charm.

After dropping their luggage at the hotel, Calliope and the gang headed out to explore.

The streets were packed. People everywhere, laughter echoing, food stalls selling everything from hot dogs to funnel cakes. It was impossible to stick together in the crowd.

Eventually, somewhere between the vintage candy shop and the street performers, they got separated.

Luckily, Calliope had made a group chat ahead of time. She quickly messaged everyone: "Way too crowded! Let's just wander around on our own and meet up later."

Honestly, walking together in that crowd was exhausting, much easier to split up and enjoy the chaos solo.

Silas, always keeping a close eye on Calliope, managed to stick with her. They wove through the crowds, hand in hand, never losing each other.

Archie found himself jostled away from everyone

luck, he spotted Quentin, who looked equally

grinning. "You flying solo,

blink," Quentin replied, shaking his head. Even a trained Marine wasn't a match for

our own thing if we get lost. If you don't

smile. "Though, two dudes wandering around a romantic old town might look

friends hanging out. Nothing

them set off

lost her balance in the swarm but was caught just in

Julius asked, glancing down at her with

fine, just a

her

pushing

Friday. Is there

ing up ahead?"

giving away free stuff. Everyone's

glanced over his shoulder and smiled. "Glad you're okay. Let's steer clear of the crowd, safer that

"Wanna stick together?" Portia