A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 1002

“Let them go. I’ll stay,” Calliope said, locking eyes with Simon.

“I’m the one you’re after. You can’t possibly be that interested in them. To a tiger, isn’t eating a person the same as eating a cow?”She shrugged. “If what you want is a spectacle, just throw in a bunch of live animals—something that could put up a fight. Animals can be just as entertaining.”

He gave a low, amused chuckle. “That’s where you’re wrong. People are far more interesting.” He glanced at the caged space, something wicked flickering in his eyes. “Watching a tiger rip apart chickens or ducks gets old fast—I’ve seen it way too many times. But I’ve never actually seen a tiger attack a person. Isn’t the thrill in what you almost never see?”

He leaned forward, eyes narrowing. “Besides, are you hoping I’ll let them go so they can run off and fetch someone to come rescue you? Do you really think I’m that much of a fool? I don’t make rookie mistakes. I decided they’re tiger chow—the end. They’re not people anymore. They’re just meat.”

A cold, delighted smirk stretched across his face. “Save your breath. You can’t talk me out of it. If you push me any further, I’ll toss you to the tigers—or maybe the crocs. Take your pick. I keep a fine collection of predators.”

Calliope fell silent, eyes searching his face.

She tried again. “Didn’t you say you liked me?”

Simon arched an eyebrow. “And what, that means I have to do everything you say?”

She pressed, “If you like me, you should at least listen to me, right?”

He laughed, eyes sparkling with mischief. “Just because I like you doesn’t make me your lapdog. Liking someone isn’t some priceless gift. I can like you and just as easily decide I hate you. Doesn’t mean I’d do anything for you. I’m not an idiot.”

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