The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

d have her forever, in this life and the next.

Chapter 26

At the thought of this, he lowered his head and stared at the girl in his arms. She was sleeping restlessly, furrowing her brow as if she had encountered something unpleasant

He gently lifted her chin and lowered his head to kiss her, he didn’t dare to exert any force for fear that she would wake up. As his lips danced upon hers, he savored the inherent sweetness they offered. His kisses gradually grew more fervent, his hands beginning to lift the hem of her nightgown

A soft whimper escaped from the girl, rousing her from her slumber

Natalia wes gagged in her sleep and couldn’t breathe. She gasped for air and opened her eyes, only to see someone on her again. “Ah!” Her scream echoed in the room. With a force born of fear, she shoved him away, her mind racing back to the other night

“Don’t be afraid. It’s me! The man tightened his grip on her trembling hands, realizing how genuinely scared she had been

“Magnus?” Natalia couldn’t believe her own eyes. She rubbed her eyes, making sure the man on her bed was indeed Magnus

“Yes, it’s me. From now on, we will share a room. The man reached out and pulled her into his arms and tucked her in

“Share a room? Her drowsiness vanished, replaced by sheer surprise.

“Magnus, I’m not ready to share a room with you yet. I’m not used to it. The faint smell of his soap, mingled with his natural scent, filled her nostrils. Her body was taut with tension.

“What do you need to prepare for? You’re my wife, it’s normal for us to sleep in the same room. You’ll get used to it.” Magnus said, pulling her closer and closing his eyes, ready to fall asleep.

squirmed in his embrace, trying to break free. She

low. “If

words boomed in Natalia’s mind, leaving her petrified. His heavy breath tickled her ear, causing her body to tremble uncontrollably. She

move a muscle

her. She thought that he must have fallen asleep. As she bent her legs, she felt something scorching. Even through the fabric, she could

he rolled over her, “What did you touch?

her abdomen. She knew what she had touched. She wasnt the naive girl she used to

go sleep in another room. I tend to move

hear her heart racing, beating in time with the soft patter of rain outside. It was a beautiful sound.

no other rooms. You’re sleeping here.” He leaned in, his warm breath brushing

work well, but everything else does. So if you have any other ideas or can’t sleep

might, “Magnus. I’ve told you I’m not ready to share a room with you. I don’t want

off the bed and onto the floor. Natalia was taken aback. She

and before Natalia could come to his

were reminiscent of a wounded cheetah. He sat on the bed, his gaze fixed on Natalia’s pale face. “Get back in bed.” He commanded,

because of my legs? Why did you push me away? You’re my wife.” His intense

I just. I’m not used to… sleeping with you.” She was shivering, whether from the cold or fear, she didn’t know.

you prefer to sleep with?” He leaned back against

catch

herself under the covers. Before she could utter a word, Magnus pulled her

her sleep