Chapter 18 The apartment sat in a prime spot near the university quiet , well located .
Skylar loved it immediately .
Aiden showed her through each room , mentally noting what still needed to be furnished .
Then he gave her the neighborhood tour grocery stores , cafes , parking , even the shortcuts through the ancient streets .
She tried to memorize it all , genuinely grateful for his help .
Aiden shrugged it off , checking his watch .
Hungry ? Unfamiliar with Florences dining scene , she let him choose .
He led her to a small trattoria tucked away on a cobblestone street , the kind of family run place tourists never find .
Over handmade pasta and local wine , Skylar found herself warming to Aiden .
Unlike his expressive parents , he was quiet not standoffish , just economical with words .
Though reserved , he moved through Florence with easy confidence , anticipating what she needed before she asked .
She found herself naturally trusting him , grateful for this steady presence in her new life .
His mom called just as they ordered , asking when theyd be home .
Aiden glanced at Skylar , who held up four fingers .
After hanging up , he explained briefly .
Moms throwing you a welcome dinner tonight .
A welcome dinner ? 11:50 Escape From My Step Brothers Dangerous Obsession 10.5 % Chapter 18 Such a fuss .
Skylar felt touched but didnt protest the hospitality , After lunch , they were heading back from touring the campus when she froze .
Callias stood at the gate .
Her smile vanished .
Aiden noticed her tension , following her gaze to the man striding toward them .
He stepped between them instinctively .
Calliass face darkened at the protective gesture .
He raised his fist .
But Aiden caught it easily , holding him back .
You know him ? Aiden asked Skylar quietly .
She hadnt expected Callias to follow her here , but answered honestly .
My brother .
Her boyfriend ! Callias snarled simultaneously .
Something flickered across Aidens usually impassive face .
But he trusted Skylars word , stepping back to give them space .
Callias glared at him .
Who the hell is this guy ? Skylar sighed , knowing his possessive nature .
A friend .
Two simple words Callias clearly didnt believe .
But he had bigger concerns .

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He grabbed her wrist .
Youre coming home .
11:50 Escape From My Step Brothers Dangerous Obsession 10.7 % Chapter 18 Skylar pulled away , moving closer to Aiden .
Im busy .
His barely controlled anger exploded .
Is this how you talk to me now ? Im just stating facts , she said coolly .
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