Lina's POV
My heart raced as I realized what had happened. "You overheard my conversation with Chloe."
His silence was confirmation enough.
"Our marriage is supposed to be secret," I continued, trying to reason with him. "When we signed those papers, we agreed not to go public unless absolutely necessary. If I bring you to that event... it tells everyone in North Ridge wolf territory that you, Adrian Storm, have been claimed by me."
The consequences would be disastrous for me!
Not only would the Lockwood Pack explode with rage, but the entire elite circle of she-wolves would condemn me. I wasn't foolish—I just wanted to work in peace, not be thrust into the dangerous politics of powerful packs fighting over an Alpha male.
Adrian was silent for several seconds.
Then suddenly, he pull
