Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 284

"Don't test me right now."

Isadora's gaze flickered. Her arm and thigh, freshly treated with ointment, felt cool and soothed. She kept her head down and spoke quietly. "He saved my life tonight."

Victor let out a single, sharp laugh, his voice as cold as ice shattering on stone. "So what-now you feel you owe him your heart?"

She understood instantly that Victor had gotten the wrong idea.

She couldn't help remembering Magnus shoving her aside, taking the knife meant for her, bleeding out in front of her eyes.

No matter who he was, anyone who'd protect her like that deserved her gratitude.

She shook her head. "No, that's not it."

"Isn't it?" Victor pressed, his tone icy. "Didn't it move you?"

Isadora lifted her head, her clear eyes meeting Victor's. "He saved me. The least I can do is wait until he wakes up before I go."

Victor stared at her, the warmth in his eyes fading away, leaving nothing but chill.

"So you're still in love with him?"

What on earth was he talking about?

tried to follow his logic, but it made

love have

you admit

"Victor!" Her patience snapped.

that happened on

she wanted, more than anything, was to fall

showed up,

was a distance in his eyes every time he

to me?" Victor's gaze was dark and intense

of her eye, his mouth twisting

Isadora? Should I be praying

away, unwilling to meet

the energy

pressing in on her. "Isadora, admit it— you're scared he won't wake

mind a tangled mess,

our three-month arrangement? In a couple of hours, we're done. Whatever this

eyes flashed, a cruel, mocking smile twisting his

that what you've been waiting for? Counting down the hours until you're

to look him in the eye. Her voice was steady. "Mr. Fitzgerald, this was your promise. Or are you planning to go back on

his wrist, glancing at the expensive watch gleaming on his

hospital light, the hands pointing to ten

shrugged, mask of indifference back in place. "What's the