CHAPTER 247: RED FACED WITCH

Eira’s POV

It took me a long time under the shower to calm myself. When I came out, Roman wasn’t in the room, but he had placed my clothes for the day on the bed.

I felt relieved he wasn’t there after how horny I had acted—almost begging him for intimacy. It wasn’t like me, and now that I was back to my senses, I felt a little embarrassed.

I went to the bed to get my clothes. As it was starting to get colder, he was thoughtful enough to choose warm and thick ones for me—a sweatshirt and matching pants. Honestly, I liked them; they felt comfortable, soft, and warm. I used to wear such clothes every winter.

I wondered when he bought them. Then I realized it must have been that day when I was busy buying clothes for Raven—he had gone to the women’s section. He didn’t have to tell me what he got, but he had arranged them neatly in my wardrobe afterward.

Could he be any more thoughtful? Suddenly, my heart felt the warmth of his silent care. He had always arranged everything for me as if he was an expert in knowing what a woman needed. Maybe he had a girlfriend in the past six years. Did he?

Somehow, I didn’t like the thought of him having a girlfriend. He had marked me, and he was supposed to be mine now.

Was it my wolf, or was it me thinking this way? It was confusing.

I got ready and decided to go out. I had to check on Raven to see if he was awake and make sure he was fine. Last night, he had been in pain.

When I stepped out of the room, I was a little hesitant, thinking they all must know what happened between me and Roman. Lucian even saw us. I hoped they wouldn’t tease me—especially Rafe, who could never control his mouth.

To my surprise, everyone was busy with their work. When they saw me, none of them acted any differently than usual.

"Breakfast is almost ready," Lucian told me. "You can sit at the dining table till we bring it out."

I nodded quietly and walked ahead anyway. But my eyes searched for someone who wasn’t there.

Roman. Where was he? Only Lucian, Jason, and Rafe were here.

As I settled in the chair, Rafe came to sit at the dining table as well, while Lucian and Jason started bringing food to the table.

Though I avoided looking at Rafe, the bastard sitting across from me had his eyes fixed on me.

I let out a sigh and finally looked at him, as if asking what’s the matter?

He smirked and leaned forward to say something. "He’s gone to Kael’s room," he said in a low voice.

I hummed and glanced toward the staircase—but then realized he had caught me. Caught me for who I was really searching for. Kael and Raven weren’t here, but he knew I was looking for Roman.

"I’m waiting for Raven," I said, turning my attention to the dishes being brought out.

I picked up a toast and started eating, hoping to divert this bastard before he said anything more.

But why had Roman gone to Kael’s room at this hour? They usually came out around this time anyway.

Just then, I saw Roman coming downstairs—and my eyes instantly locked on him.

He was wearing the same color shirt as my sweat-shirt, perfectly fitted to his body. His ash brown hair perfectly styled, his expressions serious, his tall form looked eye catching the way he decended the stairs with his one hand tucked in the pocket of his trouser.

Why was I hitting with the realisation again and again that he was really handsome and I never noticed before. Maybe, his bullying always made me thought of him as a villain in my life.

But now I found myself unable to look away. Is it because the way we kissed a while before.

When I had kissed him, I was surely under some strange influence, but right now I was certain I wasn’t.

Then why... why did the sight of him still make my heart flutter?

Just then, Roman looked at me, and our gazes met.

Damn! I can’t take it.

I lowered my gaze and stuffed another bite of toast into my mouth, pretending I was eating.

I heard a chuckle from across me. I’d forgotten one bastard had his eyes on me.

I’m dead now.He’s got more things to tease me about. I just hope he won’t say something stupid and embarrass me in front of Roman.

"Caldwell, why’s your face so red?" I heard him, clearly amused.

I quickly touched my cheek, and they felt warm. This idiot couldn’t ignore it even once.

My body’s in some weird phase, you bastard, I screamed in my mind.

Ignoring his comment, I stuffed another bite into my mouth—almost full now—puffed like Ham, who always stuffed too much food at once in his small mouth.

By the time Roman reached the dining table.

"Eat slow." Roman said as he sat in his chair, the one next to me.

I nodded lightly without looking at him and slowed down my speed.

So embarrassing.

"You should be careful not to make our little girl choke on her food," Rafe said to Roman. "Try to look less handsome so her frail heart can take it."

I felt Roman turn his face to look at me. I wanted to bury myself underground.

I glared at Rafe. "Shut up. It’s just that I get too hungry these days."

"Yeah," he said in a bored tone, "you’re a red-faced witch today for no reason."

Is my face still red?

I remembered a similar situation from the past. Alice used to call me her cute little red-faced witch whenever I blushed. It was when she teased me about having a boyfriend—and he, my boyfriend, used to be right there in the same place.

I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed being teased right in front of him when Alice didn’t even know he was sitting there.

Is it the same case with Roman?

No! That can’t be.

I used to love the one I called my boyfriend. But I certainly had no such feelings for Roman. I am sure of it. It was just that my body and mind were acting weird these days to feel attracted to all of them for no reason.

At least it was a relief that Roman said nothing at all. I just wished this bloodsucker would stop talking.

Thankfully, Kael and Raven came downstairs, and I hoped Rafe would keep his mouth shut and let me eat in peace.

"Come here," I said to Raven.

He came to me, and I hugged him gently. "Good morning."

I looked at him and pecked his forehead softly. He didn’t seem unwilling to my affection. Kael was right. I had to be slow and give him some space to accept me.

"Did you sleep well?" I asked.

He nodded lightly.

"Good. Let’s eat now. You must be hungry, right? Just like me?" I said, a light smile on my lips.

He nodded again.

How adorable!

I wished he would stop feeling that pain soon.