The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 10

James cast a glance at Magnus‘ increasingly dark face, teasing him further. “You’ve been cooped up for years now. Maybe you should dip your toes in the water. It’s not a bad idea to let a woman get to you.”

James‘ words earned a round of hearty laughter from Chase and an involuntary twitch at the corner of Carter’s mouth

Magnus picked up his wine glass and suggested smoothly, “I hear Silent King’s been pretty idle lately. There’s a mission in Chile that needs some attention, something about encountering primitive orcs in the wild Seems like it’s right up your alley”

James‘ eyes widened in astonishment as Magnus casually picked up a set of keys from the table

Chase, in his impatience, failed to grab the keys remember you’ve got a couple of Rolls–Royce Phantoms just sitting around at your place have Linden pick them up and give them a good cleaning!”

James quickly intervened, patting Magnus on the shoulder “Come on, man. A desert is no place for a man to be And what happens if you run into a female orc? Will you still have your buddies?”

“A female orc? That’s right up your alley. I remember you had a strong taste for threesomes last year. A single orcis nothing for your Magnus countered coldly

James shivered at the thought of a large, imposing female orcs overpowering him in the desert. He quickly flattered Magnus. I know you’re a man of restraint. You wouldn’t let any woman get to you. Let me pour you a drink!” James decided to be more careful with his jokes around Magnus

the sounds of shattering glass came from the neighboring booth Magnus furrowed his brows, gesturing to

They’re asking for trouble! He stormed off to the neighboring booth Inside the booth, Lucius was drunk, being propped up by two bodyguards. He swung a punch at one of them, sending

bodyguard wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said, “Mr. Lucius, you’ve had too much to drink Ms. Lillian

a laugh, “Does Morgan even consider me family? He gave my woman to that cripple! I

playground,

“Who the hell do you

two bodyguards who tried to intervene. He grabbed Lucius by the collar Tm warning you! Keep your tantrums out of my territory. You’re nothing more than a coward, and you dare to insult me? I’ll have

quickly picked up Lucius and

by his bodyguards, stumbled past a man with a mask. Two other masked men followed behind

masks? Trying to play gangsters?”

signaled his bodyguards to

passed by the Andersen Corporation building under the neon lights. The man in the car glanced at the towering building. a

Linden was already waiting for him, wheeling

today?” Magnus asked

the day.

darkened. So, she was crying already, and it was only

thought “We have a long way to go. Let’s see how long you

been investigating She’s gentle with the staff and very humble. She does everything you’ve asked of her and does