Chapter 12 Gideon practically bounced with excitement as he made his way home , his mind filled with the comforting .
image of a warm , welcoming house .
He imagined Calliope , his wife , having everything ready for him .
He couldnt stop thinking about her famous pot roast- the kind that filled the house with an irresistible aroma .
By the time he pulled over , his stomach was already rumbling in anticipation .
He hurried his pace , eager to reach his doorstep , fully intending to punch in his key code to open the door .
But then , he hesitated .
Calliope might have already moved in .
She had been so eager to marry him , always dropping by to cook even before they were officially married .
Surely , now that they were , she would have moved in right away .
Instead of using the code , he decided to ring the doorbell .
He pressed it once , twice , three times … Gideon waited , but the door remained shut .
No one came to greet him .
Frowning , he finally entered the code himself and stepped inside , expecting to find Calliope , maybe in a playful huff or maybe sulking a bit .
He imagined a table laden with food , a cozy scene of domestic bliss waiting for him .
But the house was eerily silent .
The dining table was bare , the rooms empty , and there was no sign of Calliope or her culinary magic .
Irritated , Gideon dropped his suitcase by the door and dialed Calliopes number .
The call connected quickly .
Calliope , where are you ? Dont you remember were married now ? Shouldnt you be at home , cooking and waiting for me ? Arent you supposed to be a proper wife ? Gideon took a deep breath , continuing , I know you might be upset , but didnt we have a great wedding ? You even handed out chocolate at the office .
Come on , come back .
Im starving and craving your cooking .
Meanwhile , at the Myers Manor , Calliope stood by a window .

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Outside , the garden was bursting with vibrant roses of every kind , her favorite blooms , climbing and sprawling in a riot of color .
She listened patiently to Gideons words , her fingers idly playing with the curtain .
Yes , the wedding went off without a hitch , she replied slowly , but Gideon , you werent the groom .
Why should I cook for you or come to your house ? What are you dreaming about ? What nonsense are you talking ? Gideons voice crackled with irritation .
If Im not the groom , then who is ? You cant just conjure up a new husband out of nowhere ! Calliopes lips curled into a slight smile .
Well , I did just that .
Thanks to you , I found the perfect husband ! Better looking , in better shape , more capable … she continued , Theres not a single thing where you measure up to him .
As she spoke , Calliope didnt notice Silas quietly approaching from behind .
With his usual stoic demeanor , he stood a little too close , a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips .
If hes so perfect , why are you still on the phone with your ex ? Havent you blocked him yet ? Silas teased , his voice a deep , pleasant rumble .
Startled , Calliope spun around to see Silas towering over her , his features flawless and sharp .
The light fell gently on his hair , giving it a soft glow .
Her heart skipped a beat , and a deep flush spread across her cheeks .
1/2 15:55 Chapter 13 Calliope , whos that ? Which random guy are you with ? Gideons angry voice blared through the phone .
With a shaky hand , Calliope ended the call .
Silas leaned in slightly , his movement graceful as he took her phone .
With a few taps , he blocked Gideons number .