Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 188

Victor stopped teasing her when he saw her flustered expression and handed her the IV bag.

He bent down, slid his arms beneath her knees, and effortlessly scooped her up before carrying her straight into the bathroom.

Once inside, he set her down in front of the toilet, then hung the IV bag on the wall hook.

"Thanks," Isadora muttered awkwardly.

Victor double-checked that everything was set up, then straightened up, his tall frame casting a shadow over her.

She hesitated, then added, "Could you... step outside for a minute?"

Victor looked utterly unbothered, almost amused. "Really? After everything I've seen, you're still shy around me?"

Just because he'd seen her body didn't mean she wanted him standing there while she peed! Isadora felt her nerves coil so tight it made her belly cramp.

"Just go, please," she said, her voice tense.

But Victor didn't budge.

cheeks burning, and blurted out, "I

the low, sexy rumble of

step away, his

his teasing voice floated back: "Try not to

ever let him! Isadora huffed, yanked down her pajama pants, and

stood on one leg, bent to pull her pants back

just then, the bathroom

split second,

unhurried, eyes lingering a shade too long on her bare legs.

pants up, his warm fingers brushing her calf. Goosebumps prickled down her skin,

look at me like that—I'm only human. Are you sure your body can handle

scowled. "You're such

more pleased at her indignation, scooping her up again and carrying her to

ran. With gentle efficiency, he lathered up some soap and helped her wash her

infuriating, teasing look on his face when he'd helped her with her pants. She wanted

bed at last, Isadora immediately yanked the covers over her entire body, even her head, sending a clear message:

the blanket mound that was Isadora. He scoffed, "What's got