Chapter 73: You Ruined Everything

The sharp bite of my heels against the marble slowed me down, so I kicked them off mid-stride and kept chasing after Roman, who was already at the grand entrance of the ballroom. His strides were purposeful, wide, almost military. His broad shoulders parted the crowd, and my pulse tripped over itself trying to keep up. “Roman, please. Wait!” My voice cracked across the noisy room, breaking against the swell of laughter, clinking glasses, and the orchestra swelling with another romantic piece. He stopped. Not completely, but enough that his head turned slightly to the side. Emerald eyes flashed, dangerous and angry. “Stay out of this, Savannah.” His voice was a rough growl, low and guttural, sending a shiver racing down my spine. I lunged forward and caught his elbow, nails digging into the fine fabric of his tux. My chest heaved, breath running short. “Please, don’t create a scene. This is my sister’s wedding,” I pleaded, heart jackhammering. Around us, guests kept laughing, chatting,