Chapter 505

"I'm scared."

Roman answered without a trace of shame.

Sloane was speechless.

But he was holding her so tightly she could barely walk steadily. Her breathing quickened.

Roman leaned close to her ear and spoke again. "Ms. Mercer, you said you'd protect me. You have to keep your promise."

His low, magnetic voice was accompanied by warm breath brushing against her neck, making it hard for her to brea