Lina's POV
"Does it hurt? Good. That's exactly how I felt when you said those terrible things."
I bit down on his shoulder, watching his brow furrow, then immediately felt guilty. I lowered my head and gently licked the spot where my teeth had marked him.
I meant it as comfort, but somehow it felt more like a deliberate tease.
Adrian's throat bobbed. His gray eyes darkened with something primal.
"Luna Storm! Don't do that!"
"Do what? I'm just trying to make you feel better. I didn't mean to bite so hard—I was angry! I hate hearing you talk like you're already gone!"
I sighed, then pressed soft kisses along his jaw, up to his ear.
"Adrian Storm," I whispered against his skin, "I just want to be close to you. Your money, your status—those are just pretty decorations
