Chapter 158:Morning After

(Scarlett's POV) Morning sunlight seeped through the nearby window, casting soft, golden rays over the room. I let my eyes flutter open, still caught in the haze of sleep. It was warm, the kind of warmth that made you want to stay cocooned in the blankets forever. Except, it wasn’t just the blankets. Roman’s strong arm was wrapped around my waist, keeping me securely pressed against him. His steady heartbeat thudded gently against my back. My first instinct was to bolt upright, but my aching body immediately reminded me why that wasn’t such a good idea. My face heated as memories of the night before surfaced with startling clarity. I wanted to bury myself under the blankets and never come out. “Awake already?” Roman’s deep voice cut through my thoughts. The warmth of his breath tickled my ear, sending shivers down my spine. “That’s rare, little wolf.” I didn’t trust myself to respond. His tone was amused, teasing as always, but I could feel the undercurrent of something else in t