A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 412

The Baker family all knew, even if they didn't openly admit it, that Silas had contributed immensely to the family's success. So when Calliope overheard Gideon speaking dismissively about Silas in front of a crowd, she was furious.

Anyone unaware of the truth might have thought that Silas owed his status to the Bakers, but Calliope knew better. And if she knew, she was going to stand by her man, no matter what.

Calliope looked up at Silas, her eyes firm with determination. As she unbuttoned his shirt, she couldn't resist tracing her fingers along his collarbone. Silas had a body that was simply irresistible. Years of a disciplined lifestyle and regular workouts had sculpted him into a masterpiece, complete with a chiseled eight- pack and flawless skin.

"No one messes with you, not on my watch," Calliope declared, her voice firm. "You're my man!"

Silas looked down at her, then swept her up into his arms, tumbling them both onto the bed. He leaned down, capturing her lips with his own.

"It's my job to protect you," he murmured between kisses.

"No, I want to protect you too. Don't forget, your wife is pretty awesome herself!" Calliope shot back with a playful smirk.

Silas chuckled softly, "I know."

Before she could say anything else, his kisses deepened, leaving Calliope breathless and speechless. They spent the night making love, over and over again...

terribly. The consequence was that

so sore," Calliope pouted, casting a mock glare at Silas. "All those different

planting a kiss on her cheek. "I recall you sounded pretty happy

blushed, "No matter how

gently. "Let me

covers back, Calliope's cheeks flushed

last night," Silas teased, holding her leg firmly.

relented, lying

gentleness, the night's adventures

new, but

her begging for

towards the end.

a touch of concern. "I'll put some ointment

huffed in response. "No more touching me this

Silas's voice was full of mock

Some people only do it once a month!" Calliope retorted,

not an old man! I'm