Chapter 824
Calliope’s voice quivered. “Distance makes the heart grow fonder, you know.
Being together all the time isn’t always a good thing p>
Silas grinned, totally unconvinced. “I don’t see what’s wrong with it. I could spend every minute with you and never get tired p>
She shot him a look. “So you’re saying you’re not tired of me p>
“Are you tired of me?” he countered, eyes soft.
“No… I like you. I really do p>
“Then I’m not tired either. Not even a little p>
After Silas had absolutely worn her out the night before, Calliope woke up feeling like her legs were made of Jell-O.
Meanwhile, Silas looked like the cat who got the cream, completely satisfied and annoyingly energetic.
This was exactly the problem, she thought, fuming. He was insatiable. If she didn’t put her foot down, he’d never stop.
She shot him a grumpy glare, her eyes still a little red from all the “torture” last night.
Silas reached out, brushing his hand over her cheek gently. “What’s wrong, Callie p>
She didn’t answer, just kept glaring at him, as if she could burn a hole right through him.
He raised an eyebrow. “Are you mad at me? Did I do something wrong p>
He looked genuinely concerned. “If you’re not feeling well, just tell me, okay p>
Calliope sat up straighter, fixing him with her most serious look. “You know, too much of a good thing can ruin a person p>
Yeah, she’d enjoyed every second last night, but now she was paying the price. Her body ached in ways she didn’t even know were possible.
She huffed, stumbling out of bed. “Young people need to learn some self-control p>
Silas looked adorably sheepish. “But, Callie… you wanted it too, didn’t you p>
“That doesn’t mean you can go all night!” she shot back, cheeks pink.
She’d tried to stop, but he kepte)
reeling her back in, and shed totally lost her senses. s
Now, even standing up felt like a challenge.
“Alright, alright, I’m sorry!” Silas said quickly, wrapping his arms around her from behind. “It’s my fauft just can’thelp it. I want to be with you all the time. Forever, if I could s
She groaned. “No way p>
He gave her his best puppy eyes. “You don’t want me p>
She rolled her eyes. “Aren’t you tired p>
He shook his head, grinning like a little kid. “Nope. Not at all p>
She just stared at him. Was it possible she just had terrible stamina?
With a huff, she shuffled off to the bathroom to freshen up. Silas followed, still looking incredibly pleased with himself.
Honestly, he looked too good, so handsome it was hard to stay mad at him.
When they finished getting ready, they sat down to breakfast together.
“If you’re not feeling up to it, you should stay home today,” Silas suggested, pouring her another cup of coffee. “I can take care of anything you need p>
Calliope frowned. “What, so I should just hide out at home because of our… activities p>
“I’m fine,” she insisted, trying not to wince as she shifted in her chair.
Silas looked genuinely remorseful. “Sorry. I promise not to get carried away next time p>
With his head ducked, he actually looked a little guilty, which just made her sigh.
“It’s fine,” she muttered. “Guess I’ll just have to spoil you myself p>
After breakfast, they each headed out for the day.
Calliope had heard the Jewell family was holding a press conference. She planned on making an appearance, maybe dropping a little evidence and shaking things up.
If they wanted Grandpa’s
inheritance, let them see what the medical bills looked like. Back when she was trying to save him, she’d
spenta fortune on the world’s farest the Jewell
medicines Eve family’s
entire fortune wouldn’t cover a fraction of it. s