Chapter 97:Wrong Gift

(Scarlett's POV) The workday ended with a tension that seemed to hang in the air of the healing center. I tried to shake it off, but the whispers echoing behind us made my ears twitch. Roman's hand enveloped mine firmly as we stepped out. It was possessive but also comforting. With his presence beside me, I felt a kind of safety I didn't dare admit out loud. “Did you see him?” A hushed voice floated in the corridor as we passed. “Of course I did. Who wouldn’t notice him? He’s not… ordinary,” someone answered, their tone carrying a hint of uncertainty. The soft rumble of their words grew louder as we neared the exit. “It has to be true," someone murmured. “He’s the one who broke Alexander’s arm. Who else could do that to an Alpha and get away with it?” Roman didn’t react, but I felt his grip tighten ever so slightly on my hand. I didn’t say anything, but my chest burned at the mention of Alexander. My lips pressed into a hard line. “They say Roman’s different from Alexander,” Cl