Chapter 218:Gossip and Revelations

(Scarlett's POV) I felt the weight of the blanket being gently pulled away from my face. Roman stood over me, shirtless and still slightly damp from his shower, his ice-blue eyes sparkling with amusement. He pinched my cheek affectionately. "You can't hide from me, little wolf," he murmured, his voice sending an involuntary shiver down my spine. I tried to look reproachful, remembering my still-healing injuries. "The healer specifically said I should rest and not get too... excited. You know I'm still recovering from—" I couldn't finish my sentence. Roman hadn't actually done anything inappropriate, but the predatory look in his eyes made my words die in my throat. My wolf Cora stirred beneath my skin, responding to his closeness despite my injuries. "You're bad," I whispered, pulling the blanket up to my chin again. "Really bad." Roman laughed, the sound rich and deep. "Yes," he agreed without a hint of remorse. "And you like it." I stared at him, utterly speechless at his sham