Chapter 227:Shocking News and Confrontation

(Scarlett's POV) I put down my phone after saying goodbye to Emma, feeling slightly guilty for abandoning her in her dramatic crisis with Erik. Before I could dwell on it further, a server approached our table with a magnificent bowl of ice cream topped with fresh berries. "I didn't order this," I said, looking up in confusion. Hazel smiled. "I did. You've been eyeing the dessert menu since we sat down." The ice cream looked divine – three scoops of different flavors with moonberry sauce drizzled over the top. Roman rarely let me have desserts like this, always concerned about my health and the effect of too much sugar on my wolf senses. "Thank you," I said gratefully, picking up my spoon. "Roman would never allow this." "That's why we're enjoying it while he's not here," Hazel winked. As I savored the first spoonful, I asked, "So what else did Emma say? She seemed quite worked up about Erik." Hazel's expression shifted to one of barely contained excitement. "Oh, that's nothing