Chapter 210:The True Meaning of Love

(Scarlett's POV) Roman's fingers entwined with mine as we sat in the back of the car headed toward the Eastern territories. The privacy partition was raised, giving us a rare moment of solitude after the chaos of the past few days. "How are you feeling?" he asked, his ice-blue eyes scanning my face with concern. "Better," I admitted, though my body still ached from both our intense mating and the ordeal with Darian Morrison. Without warning, Roman leaned forward and captured my lips in a kiss that made my heart race. His hand gently cupped my face, thumb caressing my cheek as his mouth moved against mine with practiced precision. I melted into him, our mate bond humming with contentment. When he deepened the kiss, I felt a flutter of panic rise in my chest. My injuries from our mating were still tender, and I wasn't sure I was ready for more intimacy so soon. "Roman," I whispered against his lips, pulling back slightly. "I don't think I can..." He smiled, tracing his finger alon