Chapter 100:Morning After Desires

(Scarlett's POV) I stood frozen at my door, clutching the knob as Roman's voice resonated from the other side. "Breakfast is ready, little wolf. Or should I say it’s been reheated multiple times already?" My heart jolted at the teasing warmth in his tone. My mind instantly replayed the events of last night—his closeness, his hands, his lips pressing against mine. Heat climbed to my face as I struggled to convince myself that I could act normal, like nothing significant had shifted between us. I quickly wrapped a scarf around my neck to hide the evidence—his marks, reminders of the intimacy we shouldn’t have had. The thought of facing him this morning seemed like an insurmountable task. How was I supposed to act around him now, knowing that our dynamics had changed so dramatically? With a deep breath, I opened the door and descended the staircase. Roman was waiting downstairs, his ice-blue eyes locking onto me the second I appeared. His presence felt more imposing than ever, making