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 Inside the booth, Lucius was drunk, being propped up by two bodyguards. He swung a punch at one of them, sending him crashing to the floor The wine bottles

of his mouth and said, “Mr. Lucius, you’ve had too much to drink Ms. Lillian asked us to take you home.”

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

at Lucius “This isn’t your playground, Lucius. The next time you decide to throw a tantrum, do

the bodyguards and glared at Chase. “Who the hell do you think

onto the sofa, swiftly dealing with the 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

bodyguards, despite their pain, quickly picked up Lucius and left. Magnus, James, and

stumbled past a man with a mask. Two other masked men followed behind him, one with a cold,

“What’s with the masks? Trying to play

bodyguards to take him home.

the Andersen Corporation building under the neon lights. The man in the car glanced at the towering building. a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

Magnus returned to Sapphire Island Linden was already waiting

her status today?” Magnus asked

answered, “Ma’am cleaned the bathroom and the bedroom today. Then she was on her phone for the rest of the day. The maids

she was crying already, and it was

to go. Let’s see how long you can keep this up”

been investigating She’s gentle with the staff and very humble. She does everything you’ve asked of her and does it well She doesn’t carry herself like a spoiled heiress