apter 6
Her tears parked paste in Callias’s eyes,
In bor years together, he’d never seen Skylar back undefeated nish beartbanken
Sheilabxays been vibrant amb muiling around him, af aid he’d doubt her forbes if
showed weakness.
Though unsure what changed, he instinctively polled her close. “T’m sorry, bly, Don’t cry. I was just angry hearing you call her that. It won’t happen
He leaned in five another kiss, gentler this time.
Put Skylar pushed him away.
of the month”
Yeah, maybe because of the fever,”
Remembering how sick shad been, concern flickered across his face.
He didn’t push further, just guided her to bed and turned off the lights, holding her close.
Skylar was exhausted. falling asleep instantly,
Watching her peaceful face in the soft glow of the nightlight, Callias felt something stir in him.
Memories flooded his mind until 3 AM, when he finally kissed her forehead and drifted off
The morning sun through the uncovered windows woke him.
She was still asleep beside him, shifting slightly, making his mumb arm tingle.
w it was nine – why hadict his body clock woken him at five like usual?
His eyes shot open when he saw it was i
Remembering the family’s breakfast time, Callias hurried out of bed.
He crept toward his room down the hall.
A few steps later, his stepmom appeared at the stairs, freezing at the sight of bem leaving her daughter’s room.
“Callias?!”
His heart stopped as he noticed his rumpled sleepwear.
Her face darkened with suspicion
“Callias? Why are you coming out of Skylar’s room!”
His sleep fogged brain struggled for an explanation
Suddenly, the door opened behind him.
Skylar emerged, fully dressed, looking calmly at them both
“Morning, Mom.”
“Geez, Cal, you didn’t have to rush when you came to wake me for breakfast.
Rebel washed over her mother’s face, just a misunderstanding.
“Come on, breakfast is ready,” she beckoned.
skyter took her mother’s arm they headed downstairs.
They stopped short–Victoria sat at the table, smiling lightly,
“Skylar! Hope you don’t mind, I came to discuss wedding plans with CaĹ*
Before Skylar could respond, her mother jumped in. “Why would she mind? She’s his sister, youre his face it’s perfectly naturs
Skylar forced a smile.
Right. She was just the sister now. Nothing to mind all
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She sat quietly, listening as Victoria peppered Callias wal questiona
Babe, what do you think garden wedding or heach? And for the ring, diams or colored stones?”
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Chapter 7
