Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 8

Elise didn't bother changing back into the standard hospital gown like she usually did.

Instead, she was lounging on the bed in a black lace dress.

Gone was her usual air of innocence-tonight she looked just a touch more alluring.

Her eyes lit up when she saw Magnus enter.

He'd changed out of his wedding tux, but was still in a crisp white suit.

The hallway lights cast a soft glow on his tall, athletic frame, and even in the harsh hospital lighting, the sharp angles of his face seemed gentler, almost inviting.

If only she hadn't left Capitolion five years ago. If only she hadn't left Magnus.

If that were the case, Isadora would never have become an issue between them.

The thought made Elise bite her lip, hard.

But it didn't matter. Deep down, she knew Magnus still held a place for her-a place no one else could shake.

Today's wedding was proof enough of that.

she had no intention of letting Magnus leave her

even indulgent-except he never crossed that

her. The distance between

be Isadora standing in the way, keeping them

out to the man in the doorway, her hand pale

dark eyes were impossible to read as he walked over and

Magnus said quietly. "I'll

flickered

flared, Magnus would be there for her-but in the end, he

her lace dress revealing the delicate sweep

trembling hands, she reached for his belt, her voice soft and pleading, "Magnus, you know

his gaze

harsh, but it sent a cold shiver down

him he didn't

he'd coax her back.

make that

looked up at him, voice barely a whisper. "I'm sorry, Magnus. I got

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