Chapter 96

Isadora had been the one to chase after him from the very beginning.

A woman as beautiful as her, pouring her time and affection into him, always there

to keep him company, making it clear he was the only one in her heart-Magnus had never found a reason to say no.

Somewhere along the line, he'd simply grown used to having her around.

But then, things changed. Isadora wasn't always gentle. When she got jealous, she'd argue. When things didn't go her way, she could be downright difficult.

That's when Magnus started to feel restless and annoyed.

He never thought for a second that the problem might be with him.

After all, what man doesn't want a girlfriend who's understanding and sweet? Who would choose a woman who argues and refuses to listen?

Sammy watched him brood and changed tack.

"So, do you love Elise?" he asked.

Magnus replied, "She's important to me."

Sammy rolled his eyes and tried again. "If Elise gets better and decides to leave you one day, would you let her go?"

always hoped she'd recover and live her own life," Magnus answered. Sammy finally

Isadora. He just couldn't let go of the comfort of being loved so selflessly, so completely, for so long. But when Isadora finally rebelled, when she threatened to walk away and take her love with her, Magnus found he

"That's tough. Honestly, I

looked up sharply. "Why

care about her

She's loved me

She's just angry right

for a moment. "Is there any

"It won't be easy."

"Did anything happen to Isadora when she was

his glass tightened so much it shattered in

rational side told him that maybe not

when he saw the marks on Isadora's skin, he couldn't be sure. Would

Magnus's expression darkened.

tell me how I can win

Could he just wave a wand and make a

about it seriously

you need to try showing a little humility. You've always called the shots in this relationship. Maybe it's time to apologize, to really let your guard down and swallow your pride. Lose that superior attitude-maybe then you'll have a

the private lounge. Sammy moved to help, but Magnus brushed

stepped into the hallway when the elevator doors slid open a short distance

with a group of people, exuding confidence and ease. He wore a gray dress shirt, his suit jacket draped casually over

from the Department of Homeland Affairs and Director Lawson from the Urban

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