Chapter 96:Sacred Gifts and Possessive Claims

(Scarlett's POV) The tension in the room was suffocating the moment Roman’s ice-blue gaze fixed on the moonstone amulet in my hands. “Where did you get that?” His voice was low, steady, but laced with a coldness that sent a chill running through me. I had barely set the amulet on my desk before Roman had crossed the room, towering over me. His sharp features were unreadable, but the faint twitch in his jaw told me everything. Logan, his wolf, was close to the surface. “Roman,” I started, my voice wavering despite my effort to sound calm. “It’s not what you think.” He leaned against my desk, folding his arms, his piercing eyes locked onto the shimmering amulet like it was some kind of threat. “Then tell me, Scarlett. What exactly is it?” I swallowed hard and tapped the edge of the box containing the amulet. “It’s a gift. From Nathan Blake.” His eyebrows rose slightly, but his expression darkened. “Nathan Blake?” I nodded quickly, fearing how deeply the name seemed to irritate hi