Chapter 198: Protective Big Brothers

As promised, Clara's brothers' pick me up from my apartment. Clara kisses me goodbye and tells me to enjoy myself. I just nod my head, unsure that enjoyment is even on the cards for tonight. It will all depend on what her brothers think of me and since I already know Gabriel thinks his little sister would be better off without me in her life, I'm not counting my lucky stars. He made it perfectly clear last time we spoke.

Luca calls Clara to get me to meet them downstairs and so it's no surprise when I leave my apartment building to find Gabriel's Mercedes sat on the kerb, both brothers stood on the pavement next to it.

Luca greets me like an old friend with a hug and a thump on the back while Gabriel just stares right through us. Luca moves to get in the car, and so I follow suit after receiving a nod from the eldest sibling.

When we're moving in the London rush hour traffic, Luca breaks the silence.