~Roman~
When Roman pivoted on his heels, his gaze locked onto a pair of frightened blue eyes, unmistakably belonging to Carol. His eyes narrowed, a swirl of curiosity and caution flooding through him. Why had she invaded his space? Had he not been careful enough to conceal his mask earlier, she might have unearthed the secrets he buried so deep. As her gaze bore into him, he noted the skepticism melting away into something more vulnerable, and she stood silently, breathing in the tension that hung between them.
With a deliberate motion, he tugged at the tip of his dark glove with his teeth, pulling it off to expose his bare skin. He discarded the glove carelessly into the nearby corner, then redirected his attention to her, stepping forward with a predatory grace.
