Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 259

Victor strolled over and flopped down on the couch, all swagger and indifference. He sprawled out, legs apart, eyes shadowed and unreadable as he stared at the woman across the room.

"So, is that mutt the only thing you see right now?"

His voice dripped with jealousy and frustration.

Pudding, meanwhile, was beside himself with excitement, circling around Isadora nonstop.

Hearing Victor's words, Isadora glanced up at him, tempted to give this man a little attention just to keep the peace.

But Pudding was relentless, nuzzling and nudging her for all he was worth, so she just shot Victor a look and said, "Why don't you entertain yourself for a minute?"

Victor snatched up the remote, flicking restlessly through channels, his brooding gaze flickering from the woman to the dog.

Finally, he tossed the remote aside and snapped his fingers with a sharp crack.

Pudding, who had been climbing all over Isadora, instantly sat down, suddenly the picture of obedience. He didn't dare move, just tilted his adorable face up, glancing pleadingly from Victor to Isadora, eyes shining with unshed tears.

Isadora shot Victor an exasperated look. "What's your problem? He hardly ever gets to visit, and this is how you treat him?"

gets to visit, and

it—she burst out laughing at his

out a big bowl, and filled it with slices of roast beef, ham, and every kind of

in, munching

I remember you said you were

but full of hidden meaning. After a

her face composed, and walked over to him. In a

their

nerves prickling under her skin. She tried to step back, but Victor's legs trapped hers, warmth pressing in on

at her with a half-smile, the corners of his mouth curled in

"Jealous, are we?"

her chin in mock defiance. "Why would I be jealous? I'm just curious-Pudding's so cute. I was wondering whose dog he is, that's all.”

in the depths of

out and gently

to play with her earlobes. Every time, he said they felt like the softest cotton,

them—well, Isadora could barely stand it, trembling all

way she looked, all undone

moment Victor's fingers brushed her ear, a cool shiver ran down Isadora's spine, her cheeks flushing bright

"Why are you blushing?"