Chapter 223:Confrontations and Confessions

(Scarlett's POV) I felt Roman's arm tighten around my waist as the car pulled away from Shadow Valley. His ice-blue eyes had that dangerous gleam that I was starting to recognize all too well. "No, is he always this inappropriate regardless of the setting?" I protested, trying to push away from him. "I wasn't hiding, let me go, we're in a car!" Just as I spoke, I noticed the partition between us and Hunter beginning to rise. Hunter clearly had excellent situational awareness—and zero intention of witnessing whatever was about to happen. "Hunter!" I called out in desperation, but it was too late. The partition sealed with a soft click. I pushed against Roman's chest, feeling the solid wall of muscle beneath his shirt. "Let me go, I don't want to." "I won't hurt you," Roman promised, his voice dropping to that husky tone that sent shivers down my spine despite my protests. His breath was warm against my ear. "I know you're still healing." "Then let me go," I insisted, still strugg