Claimed by My Best Friend's Alpha Dad의 모든 챕터: 챕터 61 - 챕터 70

Lina's POV"What are you doing here?" I asked, my voice trembling as Adrian's strong arms wrapped around me in the emergency stairwell.His calloused fingertips traced gentle patterns along my nape, sending electric currents down my spine. "How else would I know my Luna is so loyal to me?" he murmured against my ear, his breath hot against my skin.Holy crap! He was saying that for Matthew's benefit.I wanted to look up and explain everything clearly, to make sure he didn't misunderstand... but when I finally tilted my head back, I found those intense gray eyes studying me with an intensity that stole my breath.One eyebrow raised slightly, his gaze deep and penetrating, like he could see straight through to my soul.I swallowed hard. "Why are you looking at me like that?""I'm pleased," he replied simply."What?""Luna Storm, I'm pleased that you have such strong principles. The fact that the man proposed on your first meeting just confirms what excellent taste I have."The suggestiv

Lina's POVI was exhausted after working on design drafts for hours in Adrian's study, using his computer while he sat nearby reviewing reports Derek had brought him. My eyelids felt heavy as lead, and my head kept nodding forward, nearly hitting the desk.Adrian, ever watchful, noticed immediately. Before I knew it, he'd wrapped his strong arms around me and was carrying me away from the desk."I need to work a little longer," I protested weakly."It's late. Time for bed," he rumbled, his voice vibrating through his chest against my side.When we reached the bedroom, the heat radiating from his body as he slid in beside me made me grip the sheets nervously. I was still on my period... surely he wouldn't want to—I swallowed hard as his large hand settled on my waist."Don't move," he commanded, his voice deliciously husky."Oh," I squeaked, suddenly very aware of every point where our bodies touched.Though I'd been sleepy just minutes before, being held against Adrian's furnace-like

Adrian's POV"Adrian, Smith clearly intends to flee to international waters. You can't agree to his demands—you need to call the enforcers immediately!" Katrina insisted, her voice tight with concern.As CEO, she couldn't ignore such a major incident at her company. She'd already instructed Mandy and security to escort Leo to the hospital and was reviewing security footage of the abduction."This situation requires serious intervention," she pressed.I felt a wave of primal fear threatening to surface, but I forced it down. "I won't let anything happen to her."If I involved the enforcers, I'd be gambling with Lina's life. Smith's voice had been unhinged, twisted—clearly he'd lost control.The absolute certainty in my tone made Katrina pause.Throughout my life, I've been known as the unshakable one in the Storm Pack—the man who faces any storm with calculated composure. But even I couldn't fully hide the desperation and deadly intent in my eyes when it came to Lina's safety.Katrina

Author's POVThe chaos at the harbor had ended with two determined men diving into the dark waters after Lina.As both Jasper Lockwood and Adrian Storm broke the surface of the murky sea, their eyes locked with lethal intensity. Adrian held Lina's limp body against his chest, his powerful arms keeping her head above water as he swam toward shore with practiced efficiency.They reached the shore, both men dripping wet as Adrian continued to carry Lina's unconscious form in his arms, striding determinedly toward the car.Jasper lunged forward, reaching for Lina. "Give her to me! I can take her from here!"Adrian's eyes flashed with dangerous silver, his wolf Raze surging just beneath the surface. "Don't. Touch. My. Mate." Each word came as a growl so primal that Jasper involuntarily took a step back."She's not yours to claim," Jasper argued, water dripping from his expensive clothes. "We grew up together. I know her better than anyone."Adrian's lips pulled back in a snarl. "Yet you we

Lina's POV"Lina, wake up! The room is haunted!" she whisper-shouted, yanking my blanket off and trying to pull me from the bed.I looked up at her through tear-filled eyes. "It's just me," I murmured between sobs.Chloe's phone clattered to the floor. "Why are you crying in the middle of the night?"She quickly turned on the light and saw my swollen eyes."Holy moon goddess, did you have a nightmare? Or is your wound hurting? I'll find Dr. Bennett to change your bandages and get you some painkillers!"Chloe seemed all too eager to find any excuse to see James, and I was too weak to stop her as she rushed out of the room.Within minutes, James arrived. I lay there with my face turned toward the wall, completely withdrawn into myself.Chloe was chattering away, "Dr. Bennett, is Lina's neck wound reopened? Are her lungs okay now? She was submerged in seawater for so long—are you sure she doesn't have pneumonia?""What about the abrasions on her wrists? Should we change the bandages?""C