Lina's POV
I shifted in my seat, deliberately pressing closer to him as the car hummed along the dark road toward our destination.
"Please, Alpha Storm?" I let my voice drop into that breathy, pleading tone I knew drove him crazy. "Don't punish Cipher. She was only trying to help."
My lips brushed against his jaw as I spoke, feather-light touches that made his breath hitch.
I could feel the tension radiating through his entire body—that iron control he wielded so carefully starting to fracture under my fingertips.
"Lina..." My name came out rough, almost pained.
I didn't stop.
My mouth traced the strong line of his jaw, finding that sensitive spot just below his ear. His pine and musk scent wrapped around me, making my head spin with want.
Each exhale ghosted hot
