Chapter 216:Frightened in Foreign Territory

(Scarlett's POV) My mouth twitched as I looked back and forth between Aiden Walsh and Roman. Erik's words "She's under me" echoed in my head, raising countless questions. What exactly did Erik mean? In what context was Emma "under him"? My mind raced with possibilities, none of them reassuring. "Did he just say..." I began, unable to complete the thought. Roman's ice-blue eyes had narrowed dangerously. Even he seemed taken aback by Erik's casual statement. I gripped Roman's arm tightly. "Roman, I don't think Emma is with him voluntarily, especially not in... that kind of position." Aiden sucked in a cold breath, his eyes widening. "Well, I always knew Erik was aggressive, but to take Emma and—" "If you say another word, I guarantee your muzzle won't remain intact until tomorrow," Erik's cold voice cut through the speaker phone before Aiden could finish his thought. Aiden's mouth snapped shut instantly. Even he knew better than to provoke Erik Blackwood further. My heart raced