Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 102

Chapter 103

At Victor's words, Isadora's eyelashes fluttered, her hands twitching at her sides. She couldn't quite put her feelings into words-her heart just trembled twice, almost involuntarily.

"Why me?" she asked softly.

"I told you I'm interested in your body."

Isadora understood: most men had a possessive streak about things they'd already claimed. Besides, Victor had once said their chemistry was undeniable. That, she figured, was why he was making this proposal.

She wasn't naïve enough to believe Victor was falling for her.

At the same time, she needed to snuff out Richard's dream of marrying her off to

the Wainwright Group. Right now, Victor was simply her best option.

Isadora mulled it over for a few seconds.

Victor's breathing grew shallow, his gaze fixed on her, unwavering.

Then, Isadora looked up. Her clear eyes met Victor's. "Alright."

The darkness in Victor's eyes flared, a barely contained intensity shining through.

Isadora went on, "we need some ground

pounded at her acceptance. At this point,

"Name them," he said.

with anyone else." Isadora's voice was steady. She'd already lived through Magnus's infatuation with Elise and had no desire to repeat that kind of heartbreak. Even though she'd learned how to protect herself, she could

course," she added, "I'll hold myself to the same

"Agreed."

had no interest in anyone else. From the very beginning, she was the only

care about, we're free to end it,

was approaching this relationship

"So you're saying we're just friends with

together because we're in love. Giving each

with his name and legacy was another world entirely. She refused to become another woman groveling at his feet. If he ever found

didn't love him—not yet, anyway. But as long as she agreed to stay by his side, that was enough. He'd make her

was pushed around. But from now on, things would

flicker of anxiety, uncertain if Victor would accept

her-soft, yet rough-edged, like gravel pressed underfoot. "Then let's give it a

tone turned more casual. "I have

"What is it?"

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