Chapter 197:Unexpected Kiss and Playful Teasing

(Scarlett's POV) "Erik Blackwood, it was him, he did it..." Emma sobbed loudly. "Erik Blackwood did WHAT?" I nearly dropped my phone, my voice rising an octave higher than normal. Emma's sobs continued through the speaker. I could picture her tear-streaked face, her usually composed demeanor completely shattered. "He k-kissed me!" she wailed. "Right in the middle of the chase! Those rogues were coming after us with silver bullets, and he just pushed me against the wall and... and..." I glanced at Roman, who was standing close enough to hear every word. His expression remained carefully neutral, but I detected a hint of amusement in his ice-blue eyes. "Why would he do that?" I asked, trying to make sense of this bizarre development. Emma sniffled loudly. "He said it was to convince the rogues we were just a random couple, not people fleeing from them. But Scarlett, it was my FIRST KISS! I was saving it for someone special!" The genuine distress in her voice made my heart ache fo