Chapter 203:Family Disputes and Urgent Warnings

(Scarlett's POV) "These should fit better," I said to myself, pulling on a dry sweater from the wardrobe in our cabin. My hair was still damp from Darian's attempt to wash away Roman's claiming marks. The memory made my skin crawl. I touched my neck gently, reassuring myself that the marks were still there—permanent proof of my bond with Roman. A soft knock at the door interrupted my thoughts. "Are you ready?" Roman's voice came through, controlled and even. I opened the door to find him waiting, his ice-blue eyes immediately scanning me for any signs of distress. The intensity of his gaze made my heart skip. "Yes," I answered, trying to sound stronger than I felt. "Where are we going now?" Roman's jaw tightened slightly. "To find someone. Be good." The coldness emanating from him wasn't directed at me, but it was palpable nonetheless. His wolf Logan was simmering just beneath the surface, barely contained after Darian's assault on his mate. This was the Shadow King in all his