Chapter 233:Jealousy and Revelations

(Scarlett's POV) Roman's fingertips traced my jawline teasingly. "Are you gossiping about other Alphas now? I think you've been spending too much time with Aiden Walsh." "I'm not gossiping!" I protested, feeling my blush deepen. "I'm genuinely concerned about Emma!" He pressed his palm against my forehead in an exaggerated gesture. "No fever. Are you delirious for some other reason?" "Roman!" I swatted his hand away, mortified by what I'd accidentally suggested about Erik. "You're impossible." His chuckle was low and warm. "And you're adorable when you're flustered." I quickly changed the subject, desperate to escape my embarrassment. "What about Emma? She's really scared, Roman. I've never heard her like this before." Roman's expression softened slightly. "I told you before, Erik won't eat her." "But she sounded so frightened on the phone," I insisted, remembering the tremor in Emma's voice. "You know how Erik is—cold and intimidating even when he's not trying to be." "Emma C