Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 82

But the water kept pouring down, drenching Isadora from head to toe.

"I haven't even fucking touched you, Isadora, and you have the nerve to cheat on me?"

Soaked and furious, Isadora stormed forward, slapping Magnus's hand away from the shower nozzle and glaring at him with open defiance. “I'll do as I please. Who are you to tell me otherwise?"

There was something savage in Magnus's eyes, his jaw clenched so tightly it looked painful. “Unbelievable, Isadora! I really underestimated you, didn't I?"

The truth was, for years Magnus had struggled to restrain his desire for Isadora. Whenever she was near, it took all of his willpower to keep his instincts in check- so much so that he'd learned to keep his distance, never allowing himself to get too close.

The Wainwrights were devout Catholics. Pre-marital sex was strictly forbidden—a family rule as old as the family itself. Years ago, when the Wainwrights were on the brink of bankruptcy, Magnus's great-grandfather had turned to his faith, and somehow, miraculously, the disaster was averted. From that day on, the family had upheld the church's teachings with unwavering devotion.

himself on suddenly seemed pathetic-laughable,

with rough, angry motions. "You're filthy! Is that it, Isadora? Couldn't stand being alone

ready to kill the man-whoever he

away, her eyes cold as ice. "If I disgust you so much, then maybe

if anyone's

it'll be me. Who do you think

what you said the day you were kidnapped-what

she'd struck him. His eyes widened in disbelief.

voice trembled. "Staged? It was real. I really was taken. But you-where were you? Off chasing your lost love, marrying her

with shock and pain. In that moment, the proud, untouchable Magnus looked as

shook. "So...your first