Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 234

Her forehead was slick with a fine sheen of sweat.

Isadora couldn't shake the sensation-the warmth and solid strength of a broad chest, the reassuring weight of a large hand. It all felt far too real.

So real, in fact, that for a moment she thought she was truly wrapped in a man's embrace.

She slowly opened her eyes, still caught somewhere between dreaming and waking, and saw the sharp line of a man's jaw.

Victor was wearing a bathrobe-loosely tied, the sash hanging carelessly at his waist. His toned abs were on full display, and a hint of dampness clung to his skin, as if he'd just stepped out of the shower. He radiated an easygoing, lazy energy.

On reflex, Isadora shoved him away and rolled to the very edge of the bed.

She frowned, her voice edged with wariness. "Why are you back all of a sudden?"

Victor couldn't help but smirk at her reaction. "What's wrong, were you hiding someone in here? That's quite a response."

Isadora felt drained, her body weak and listless from her period.

She tossed off the covers and made to get up. "I'll sleep in the guest room."

Victor reached out, his hand closing firmly around her slender arm. With a gentle but insistent tug, he pulled her right back.

sprawled across his chest, her eyes level with

lazy and low, with

up, her tone clipped. "I'm not exactly in

was obvious: Whatever Mr. Fitzgerald had in mind tonight, it wasn't going to

her a sidelong glance, his eyes half-lidded with mischief. "Did I say I wanted

kept her tucked right there

face was pressed against his bare skin, his chin resting

abdomen, gently massaging in slow,

admit, his touch did ease

the mix of sandalwood and aftershave radiating from him was overwhelming, enveloping her completely, leaving Isadora with nowhere

he was in the mood, ignored whenever it suited

thought made her chest tighten, her head

stubborn. "I just want to sleep

dark eyes holding her gaze

icy. "I'm not feeling well. I'd really prefer to rest

demeanor radiating an unmistakable "keep

smile that didn't reach his eyes. "So, I'm the problem? You can't

up, towering over her for a