A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

"Yours?" Silas Myers let out a short, mocking laugh. "So what's in it, then?"

Tattoo Guy shrugged, totally unfazed. "Why do you care? It's my bag, I just like it, alright?"

He turned to leave, acting like nothing was wrong.

That's when Calliope Jewell strode up behind him, grabbed the bag right out of his hand, and with a swift sweep of her leg, sent him crashing down onto the

sidewalk.

People nearby gasped and scattered back, eyes wide. Every gaze snapped to Calliope.

"Whoa, did you see that?"

"Who is she? She's amazing!"

"She got the bag back!"

Calliope carried the bag over to Blythe White, who was clinging to Silas's arm and putting on her best damsel-in-distress act.

Calliope shot her a glance, then coolly handed the bag over, practically prying Blythe off Silas as she did.

said, her tone declaring, 'back off, he's

this man is my husband. So, if you don't mind, could you

and gave Blythe a once-over, her expression

get jealous, maybe even blow up since Silas had jumped in to help her.

just jumped right in, literally putting herself between them. Now

managed, forcing a smile as onlookers

"So they're married?"

them just helped

a good-looking couple, and they're good

that

buzzed with

his feet, looking

them, Silas spun around and delivered a perfect kick, sending the guy

you okay?" Silas asked, immediately turning to

She nodded. "I'm fine."

"And you, miss? Are you

strained. Even she could tell Calliope was determined to keep Silas at a distance from her. Clearly, Calliope was protective, and

hear it," Calliope replied briskly.

word, she took Silas's hand and