A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Ulysses's attitude left Valerian a little unsettled, his feelings a tangled mess.

He just couldn't wrap his head around it. Why was Ulysses acting this way?

He could've sworn Ulysses used to really like Lisette. The guy was always looking out for her, treating her with nothing but kindness.

But now? It was obvious he couldn't care less. Heck, it even seemed like he was actively annoyed with her.

Had Lisette done something to tick him off?

That didn't sound right.

Valerian glanced at Lisette, suspicion in his voice. "Did you and Uly have some kind of falling out?"

"No, not at all," Lisette replied, baffled, watching Ulysses walk away. She'd always bent over backwards to keep her brothers happy. She needed their support to hold her place in the Jewell family.

you sure?" Valerian pressed, still frowning. He didn't get it. Ulysses used to be just like him, always quick to defend Lisette. And yet now, the way Ulysses had

the wrong idea about something. Or maybe Callie said something to him. I'll talk to

your biggest fan." Valerian knew that out of all of them, Ulysses had always cared most about Lisette. Which made this sudden shift all the

...

Calliope and the rest

were strolling through town, taking in the sights. It was a small place, sure, but it was lively,

bands, kids in costumes, people tossing candy-and the whole street

paused to watch. The air was filled

were loud, and Silas gently covered her ears, shielding her from the stray sparks and the noise. His jacket ended up with a few burn holes, but he

Mavis. After a moment's thought, he turned to her. "Hey, Mavis, does

worse—actual gunfire never fazed her,

think so," Uriah