A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

After dinner, the house buzzed with life as everyone started to unwind. Some gathered around the poker table, while others dove into board games and charades. Soon enough, Calista and Dahlia Baker joined the fun, making the living room even more lively.

Silas found himself roped into a game by Quentin and his two brothers.

While the four of them settled into the game room, Archie sidled up to Calliope, curiosity written all over his face. "What's going on in there? It looks like they're about to start a brawl or something."

Calliope glanced in Silas's direction and shrugged. "My brothers are probably just putting him through the wringer a bit."

Archie raised a brow. "A test, huh? They must really care about you. Guess they're worried he's not good enough?"

Calliope nodded. "Yeah, they're not convinced Silas is the right fit for me yet. So, they want to see what he's made of."

But honestly, she figured Silas would pass with flying colors. He was as capable as they come―kind, smart, and pretty much a jack-of-all-trades. From what she'd seen, he ticked all her brothers' boxes.

And when it came to cards? Well, Silas was a beast. She'd watched him play before. His poker face was unbeatable. Not only did he have insane luck, but his knack for calculating odds was out of this world. He'd win every single hand, no matter who he played against.

guys who usually cleaned up at any game night, but up against Silas, it was like they'd forgotten all the

is this

not cheating, are you?" he asked,

I tried, I'd never get one over on you three.

sighed in agreement. "Fair

have a few. Nothing else

anything. "Sure thing. I'm up for whatever you throw at

told, Quentin

skills. They wanted to see how he held his liquor. And, if they were lucky, maybe coax some secrets out of him. After all, there's an old saying:

was telling the truth before, even after that whole hypnosis thing Some people just can't

Snotized, after all.

leaving the game room,

of strong whiskey, bourbon,

Archie asked around the lollipop he