All Chapters of Claimed by My Best Friend's Alpha Dad: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Lina's POVI looked back and saw him holding a leather paddle—black, wide, the kind that left a satisfying sting."Where did that come from?" I breathed."I have my secrets." His lips brushed my lower back, soft and teasing. Then his voice dropped, turning dark. "Now that you've had your reward... it's time for your punishment. You've been a very naughty girl, Lina. Teasing your husband while he's driving. Tempting him. Making him want to pull over and fuck you right there on the side of the road."I swallowed hard. My fingers curled into the carpet."I'm sorry, Daddy.""Are you?" He tapped the paddle against my ass cheek, light, teasing. "Prove it."I bit my lip, my heart pounding. "How?""Count," he said simply. "And don't you dare move."The first strike landed—sharp, stinging, spreading heat across my left cheek. I gasped."One.""Good girl." Another strike, on the other cheek. A yelp escaped me. "Two. Two, Daddy.""Better."He delivered three more in quick succession, each one la

Adrian's POVOn the phone, I'd been so fucking understanding.But standing here in Lina's apartment, staring at her couch, those floor-to-ceiling windows, the bed half-hidden behind blue roses...The entire space was saturated with her scent. Rain-washed jasmine everywhere. That intoxicating sweetness that clung to her skin, her hair, the hollow of her throat where I wanted to bury my face and never leave.I wanted her. Badly.Ethan had been right—once a man gets a taste, he becomes addicted.I used to think of sex as some corrupting drug, something that made you weak.But after her? It became my sleep aid. My sanity. A biological necessity.I wanted her kiss. Her waist in my hands. The heat and softness of her body beneath mine. I wanted to taste the salt on her skin, to feel her legs wrap around me while I buried myself in the warmth between her thighs. I wanted to hear her fall apart, to feel her clench around my fingers and know that no one else could make her feel like this. Not

Jasper's POVThat night, I returned home from my business trip with a gift for Lina—a pair of jade bracelets with exceptional clarity.She refused them.After dinner, she retreated to her third-floor bedroom early, as she'd been doing since I got back.Tonight, I helped Mom take her medicine."My condition isn't improving," Elena said, watching me with those knowing eyes. "I can't keep Lina here taking care of me forever. She's married now. To a man like Adrian Storm. She needs to go back to her own home eventually."My jaw tightened. "It won't be much longer."Mom studied my face, clearly confused. "You've been different since you got back from this trip. What happened?""Adrian's arranged for a specialist to give you a full examination next Monday," I said, dodging her question. "He's making it very clear—he doesn't want Lina staying here anymore.""Well, once the examination shows I'm fine, you'll take her back yourself, won't you?""Of course. That's the plan.""Good. Jasper, I'm

Author's POVThe art exhibition opened with great fanfare at the Ravenport Arts Center, drawing the city's elite.Taylor was accompanying Cathy through the networking crowd when his gaze swept casually across the gallery corner and froze abruptly."Holy shit. Is that Jasper?"Cathy followed his line of sight. "It really is him.""Did you send him an invitation?" Taylor demanded indignantly.Adrian's rival was their rival too. Why would anyone invite the enemy?Cathy shot him a look. "I didn't.""Oh, so he used some underhanded method to get in. Typical!" Taylor muttered.He noticed a slender figure wearing an oversized black veiled hat approaching Jasper's side.That bastard. Still attracting women like flies to honey. Even at an art exhibition, he couldn't stop broadcasting his pheromones.Taylor was about to move to a quieter section when the woman's hat was suddenly caught by a breeze.The black veil lifted, revealing a beautiful and familiar face."Fuck!" Taylor cursed out loud."

Adrian's POVThe Lockwood Pack house was wrapped in deep, silent darkness.I'd been parked outside the Lockwood mansion for a while now.She'd told me she had a cold.I'd wanted to take her home, but she'd worried about disturbing the Lockwood family.It had been half an hour since she'd taken her medicine. She should be asleep by now.But I still wanted to check on her.The night servant let me in, then yawned and shuffled back toward the staff quarters.I slowed my steps, careful not to wake the rest of the household. She'd only feel guilty if I did.As soon as I entered the living room, I heard soft sounds coming from the kitchen.I moved closer.Then I heard Lina's voice."Is it ready yet?"My steps froze abruptly.Jasper was in the kitchen making something for Lina.Lina wore a fluffy white nightgown, leaning against the pristine marble counter with her chin propped in her hands, watching Jasper.Her profile looked lazy. Seductive.Nothing like someone who was sick."The soup sti