Chapter 25 Three hours later , Callias returned , unlocking the heavy metal door with a harsh scrape .
Finding Skylar huddled quietly in the corner , his tense features softened .
He offered a shopping bag , the plastic rustling in the silence .
Eat something , baby .
Well be leaving soon .
His voice held that dangerous gentleness shed grown to fear .
Skylar stared at the bag , motionless , her face carefully blank while her mind raced .
Just as his jaw started to tighten with impatience , she reached for a water bottle with trembling fingers that werent entirely an act .
Unable to open it after a day without food , she held it out to him , eyes downcast , playing into his need for control .
The submissive gesture transformed his face .
His smile returned as he opened the bottle , fingers lingering possessively as he stroked her hair .
See ? We belong together .
Ill handle everything with our parents .
Dont worry .
The words dripped with satisfaction .
Skylar nodded slightly , her voice barely a whisper .
Okay .
That single word seemed to lift a weight from his shoulders , erasing weeks of darkness from his eyes .
He relaxed enough to start eating a sandwich himself .
After a few careful sips of water , each one measured to show compliance , Skylar gestured at her bag .
Can I check my documents ? For Denmark ? He handed it over without hesitation , his guard finally dropping just as shed hoped .
While he tilted his head back to drink , she slipped her birth certificate into a tear in the couch cushions , her heart hammering so loud she was sure he must hear it .
14.8 % Chapter 25 Making a show of thorough searching , she returned the bag with perfectly calculated nervousness .
Callias checked his watch , satisfaction glinting in his eyes .
Time to go .
He pulled her to her feet , his grip firm but careful , as if she were precious cargo .
The warehouse parking garage was empty , their driver mysteriously absent .
Skylars pulse quickened everything was falling into place .
She slid into the passenger seat without protest , making a show of buckling her seatbelt like the obedient girl he wanted to see .
While he settled into the drivers seat , she clutched her bag close , pretending to search for food while watching him from the corner of her eye .
As they emerged from the garage into the late afternoon sun , she drew in a sharp breath , letting panic edge her voice .
The birth certificate did you forget it ? Or did I drop it upstairs ? Her hands fluttered nervously over the bag .
We need it for Denmark , dont we ? His smile froze , muscles tensing along his jaw .
I had it .
You sure its not there ? Seeing her certain nod , frustration darkened his eyes .
Well figure something out .
His knuckles whitened on the steering wheel .
Skylars palms were slick with real sweat now .
Everything hinged on this moment .
But Denmarks strict about marriage documentation for foreigners , she pressed , careful to keep her voice worried rather than argumentative .
What if we cant do it without proper paperwork ? The word marriage caught him just as she knew it would .
His eyes flickered with desperate need .
15.0 % After a tense moment , he jerked the car to a stop .
Wait here .
Dont move .
He locked the doors with a sharp click .
Skylar watched him disappear into the building , counting her heartbeats .
A shadow moved behind the car .
Glass exploded inward with a deafening crash .

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Skylar yanked off her seatbelt and scrambled through the broken window , feeling shards bite into her palms .
Victoria stood there , metal rod still raised , her eyes wild with something between hatred and triumph .
Thank you , Skylar breathed , meaning it despite everything .
Victoria jerked her head toward a narrow side street , her voice harsh .
I gave your fiancé the address .
Whether he comes or not isnt my problem .
Skylar didnt hesitate .
She ran , her footsteps echoing off ancient stone walls , praying shed chosen the right person to trust .
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