Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 363

"Isadora!"

Magnus shouted her name.

Isadora heard the man's voice behind her; her eyes flickered, barely betraying any emotion. At the same time, the strong arm around her waist tightened suddenly, possessive and unyielding.

In just a few strides, Magnus blocked their path, planting himself firmly in front of them.

Victor's handsome face was cold and aloof. He curled his lips into a faint, mocking smile. "What is it? Want to see how sharp my aim is tonight?"

Magnus scowled, ignoring Victor completely. His dark eyes were fixed on Isadora, intense and unwavering.

"Isadora, I need to talk to you. Alone."

Before Isadora could reply, Victor cut in without warning. "No."

Magnus clenched his jaw, his voice tight with anger. "Victor, I wasn't talking to you!"

He turned back to Isadora, his gaze deep and desperate. His voice softened, almost pleading. "Isadora, please. Will you?"

Isadora could feel the temperature drop beside her, Victor's presence turning as cold and forbidding as a winter night.

She looked at Magnus and spoke evenly, "There's nothing left for us to say."

Magnus's breath hitched. The color drained from his face, and his fists tightened until his knuckles turned white.

He knew he truly knew-that Isadora didn't love him anymore.

knowing didn't stop the ache in his chest, that raw, stubborn hope that refused

in Victor's arms,

she'd been hurt

come after her, not to humiliate himself, but in the end, he just couldn't help

even closer, almost as if to shield her. "Did

didn't wait for a reply, turning with Isadora in his arms, ready

He ground his teeth, every word forced out between clenched jaws. "Victor, you'd better treat her right.

slow, mocking smile

you have the right to say that

slicing straight through

hadn't

only he'd cared more about

only he'd been there

have turned out differently? Would she still be

were no more "if onlys."

was being ripped apart.

five years between me and Isadora-don't tell me you never cared

patience finally snapping. "That's enough, Magnus. Don't make me regret

smallest kindness I ever

you."

eyes widened, his voice trembling, "I'm sorry. I didn't

at Isadora, his dark

his gaze in silence. They'd fought about this before-more than once. She didn't know

impossible to read. "The past