Chapter 187:Intimate Reunions

(Scarlett's POV) The helicopter landed near Roman's villa, blades slowing to a stop in the night air. I was trembling, my fingers locked tightly on Roman's shirt. Roman lifted me from my seat, carrying me toward the entrance. His strong arms felt like the safest place in the world. "I can walk," I whispered, not really meaning it. "I know," he replied, making no move to put me down. The staff stood at attention as we entered. I hid my face against Roman's shoulder, not wanting them to see my tears or bruises from Darian's rough handling. Roman carried me straight to his bedroom and shut the door. Only then did he set me down, his eyes scanning me intensely. "Did he hurt you?" The question came out as a growl, his wolf Logan barely contained. I shook my head. "Not like that. But Roman, I was so scared." My voice broke, and suddenly I was crying again. All the fear and tension crashed over me in a wave. Roman pulled me close, one hand cradling my head, the other around my waist