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

love have

you admit

"Victor!" Her patience snapped.

moment Carla attacked her tonight to everything that happened on the rooftop, fear had been

more than anything, was to fall into

ever since Victor showed up,

his eyes

me?" Victor's gaze was

of her eye,

upset about now, Isadora? Should I be praying for that guy's speedy recovery

turned away, unwilling to meet his

the energy to argue with

her. "Isadora, admit it— you're scared he won't

felt backed into a corner, her mind a tangled mess, desperate

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

flashed, a cruel, mocking smile twisting

waiting for? Counting down the hours until you're free of

lip, but forced herself to look him in the eye. Her voice was steady. "Mr. Fitzgerald, this was

glancing at the

dial glittered under the harsh hospital light, the hands pointing

place. "What's