Chapter 40 , Who Was That Man Chapter 40 Who Was That Man ( Sombetts POV ) Alexanders ander eyes huned with fustration as he closed the distance between is . His towering figure loomed , blocking my view of anything else You left no room for doubt , hemlett He barely breathed the wonds , his tone laced with something raw and accusatory Who was that man the other day ? The one with you in your home . Dont think Ive forgotten I crossed my arms , steadying my expression . Why are we still on thes , Alexander ? i thought you just made it painfully clear you werent interested in Iis jaw ticked his wolf staring beneath his skin That doesnt mswer my question , does it ? You havent denied it either . Are you confirming it ? Do you really her notes left to me or this pack ? took tep back , ting my head defiantly Tark you already know the wor , lut just in case its not clear , Alexander , one more time lowe you nothing . Not an explanation . Not a tie . Nothing His hand shot out , gripping my wrist , though not hard enough to buri . Youm impossible , he Fessed . You think this is strength , dont you ? Turning everyone against you and making nominies at every comer . What do you want from this ? Before I could respond a cold , cutting volue thundered through the nit , commanding immediate attention . Let her go Roman stepped into view , his alpha presence washing over the room like my wave . His height , his composed fury and his sharp blue eyes sent shivers even through me . Gripping Alexanders wrist in one movift motion , he pried his hand off mine effortlessly . You should know better , Amber , Roman growled, his voice sharp as stool . Laying so much as a finger on her again would be your last mistake . Alexander froze , tom between fight and mulmington . The sheer dominance radiating from Roman made the air heavy , almost suffocating . Alexanders hand fell to his side . Who are you ? Alexander demanded , although his voice locked it usual fierce confidence , Homan tilted his head slightly lon sippling in his tone . Someone you dont want to challenge . Then , with a fun yet startling gentleness , Romans hand found mine , pulling me protectively behind him . His fingers grazed my wrist , checking for harm . Are you alright ? he asked quietly , his calm breaking briefly to reveal a flicker offer I nodded , though the tension in the air still clung to me . Homans glare returned to Alexander , and his voice turned lethal . This isnt a gathering worth her time . Lets go , Scarlett With that , he led me toward the exit . The grand hall grew quieter with each step we took . Romans hand remained steady on my lower back , guiding me firmly but gently , his presence an unyielding shield . Dehind us , the thurmurs started . Who is man with Scarlett ? Someone powerful . Look at the way he walks . The way Alexander from . Roman didnt look back or even flinch at their words . Meanwhile , I remained silent , trying to process the eruption of emotions broiling within me . In Romans sleek black SUV , the silence stretched heavy . He navigated the dark road with precision , though every few seconds , I caught him glancing me from the corner of his eye . His unspoken questions hung thick in the air. Finally , I broke the silence . His voice was quiet , but every word carried weight . Did anyone else ? Did anyone else what ? Chapter 40 Who was that Man ustes , by Were there others who tried anything like that fool ? Hates who koungest bay in the back seat , chuckled hostly before I could speak . Honestly ? Shes got more bite than any of them do Daniel Winters brunes are lying pivot of that saman eyes flicked to the rearview miror , unpressed This joke , Hater somed by now hands . They in serious . Somlett wasnt the victim tonight . Trust me , Homan . If anything , these Northern wolves should be running . Despite Hooters light hearted attempt to defuse the tension , Ronan didnt relax in the least . His free hand reached toward me , brushing fingers along where Alexander had grabbed my wist eather Show me he said quietly , though it wasnt a request . Exighed , knowing he wouldst drop it . Polling back my sleeve slightly , I revealed nothing but smooth skin, untouched punishment . See ? Im fine , assured Nin He didnt look entirely convinced . Before he could press further , my phone buzzed in my pocket . The name on the screen made Romans expression Roman said flath , his voice sharp I frowned , swiping to answer with deliberate defiance : Its just for dinner said simply already lifting the phone Before could say anything to the receiver , Romans icy glare made me pause . He didnt say a word at first , his expression alone demanding my Dinner ? he linally spoke , his tone dangerously low : Cancel it Roman You have nothing to prove to anyone else , Scarlett he stated firmly , not letting me finish Thandle it later , I replied terseb , ending the call Relax , Roman ed . Yeah , thats gonna happen . Hunter snorted . Roman ignored him , though his tension remained thick and unwavering . Just then , his phone began buzzing on the dashboard . Nathan Blakes name up on the screen . He dnt even reach for it . Youre not going to 7 gestured toward the phone as its ringing continued . he said simply Roman I started , carefully choosing my words . Refusing him might jeopardize aliances between the Eastern and Northern packs . Its bad enough theres tension already- Hice blue eyes locked on me briefly , halting my words instantly . You think I care about their alliances with me after tonight ? If they cant control rimembers , theyve proven worthless already Roman , thats dangerous thinking . You know theyre not- You will always be my top priority , Scarlett , he said , his voice soft yet unyielding . I dont care who they are or what they believe they bring to the table . Ive built everything I have to protect what matters I opened my mouth to speak , but nothing came out . His words hung between us , heavy and powerful Though he returned his focus to the road , his hand briefly covered mine where it rested on my leg . The simple gesture silenced everything in my For the first time in years , I wasnt sure what to say next ( Nahas POV The grand hall of Silver Moon Manor descended into complete chaos the moment Roman Thorne led Scarlett out . Chapter 40 Who Was That Man . Pack healers swarmed Daniel Winter , who groaned in pain where he lay sprawled on the marble floor . His pride was damaged just as much as his body , judging from the livid growl rumbling from his chest . And Sophie . She stood nearby , wringing her hands like some tragic maiden caught in someone elses disaster . Get her away from him , Marcus Winter barked furiously , his Alpha power crackling . His anger was palpable , sharp and suffocating . Sophies face paled . But- Youre part of the reason for this mess , he growled , cutting her off . His authority left no room for argument . Two enforcers stepped forward , grabbing Sophies arm to lead her toward the exit . She struggled pathetically , her protests growing louder with every attempt she made to resist . I watched the scene from the far side of the room , my stomach sinking further with each passing second . This wasnt just a mess it was an outright disaster . One that could topple alliances built on carefully constructed negotiations . Alpha ? my Beta , Carter , approached cautiously , hesitating just outside my personal space . What is it ? My voice was harsher than I intended . 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