Adrian's POV
I returned from Storm Enterprises earlier than planned, my mind occupied with thoughts of Lina. The executives could handle the rest of today's meetings. My mate needed me more.
Stepping into the bedroom, I found her asleep, tangled in the sheets that had slipped down enough to reveal the marks I'd left on her soft skin last night. The sight of those purple bruises against her pale skin made Raze howl with satisfaction inside me.
*Mine,* he growled, and I couldn't disagree.
She looked so f*****g beautiful—vulnerable and peaceful in her sleep. I sat on the edge of the bed, careful not to wake her, just watching the gentle rise and fall of her chest.
My fingers itched to touch her again. To feel that silky skin that had driven me wild just hours ago. Before I co
