Chapter 157:Intimate Tension

(Scarlett's POV) I sat on the edge of the bed, chewing on my bottom lip as Roman's gaze pinned me in place. The faint flicker of amusement that danced in his ice-blue eyes wasn’t helping my growing nerves. “The pack is going to talk,” I muttered, finally breaking the charged silence between us. Roman tilted his head slightly, his posture relaxed as he leaned against the dresser. “Talk?” he echoed, his lips curving into a slow smirk. He pushed off from the dresser and crossed the room, each step deliberate and measured. “Who would dare?” I shot him a look, frustrated by his casual tone. “I don’t think you understand… This isn’t the same as handling a rogue enforcer. People gossip. They’ll notice. And we—” He interrupted me with a low chuckle, dropping to sit beside me on the bed. “Silly wolf. Let them talk.” His fingers brushed against my chin, gently tilting my face up to meet his gaze. “Do you think anyone would dare to insult my mate in front of me?” My cheeks flamed at his wor