The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 36

The man looked into the girl’s anguished, pale face. He reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling it forcefully.

Natalia found herself sprawled across his lap. With a fluid motion, the man cradled her in his embrace, turning her face towards him by gently pinching her chin, and planted a passionate kiss on her lips. He closed his eyes, savoring the moment, his voice coming out in a rough. whisper, “I will make love to you again, Natalia.”

Natalia felt her cheeks burn with embarrassment at his words. This man actually had the audacity to utter such things.

“You… Stop being a… a jerk!” Natalia struggled to free herself.

But he held her even tighter, “Then I might as well live up to that title.” He said and kissed her

again.

Ever since he had slept with Natalia, he had been consumed with the desire to be close to

her. He finally understood the words of his friends, James and Chase. His heart, which had

been barren for years, seemed to have found an oasis. He couldn’t quench his thirst for her. She was too sweet, her body driving him to the point of insanity.

His warm kisses forced Natalia to submit to his desires. He pried open her lips, capturing her tongue and drawing it into a passionate dance. The sensation coursed through her like an electric current. His cool breath filled her senses, leaving Natalia lost in his domineering yet

tender conquests, despite her inexperience.

His hand had already taken off her coat, revealing her dress clinging to her soft curves. His hand traced her body, skillfully caressing her, causing Natalia to let out a soft moan.

The man lifted his misty eyes as he lifted the girl’s petite body so that she was straddling over his lap. This intimate pose made Natalia blush with embarrassment.

“You Let me down.” She weakly pushed him away.

man didn’t budge, his heated gaze fixed on her flushed

enjoy yourself last night at the Andersen Family Estate. Isn’t that why

things that happen between a husband and wife. You should get used to it

to it? She was nothing

not his wife

am not your wife, Magnus. Stop taking advantage of me. Once your leg gets better, I’m leaving.”

hers, Not my wife? So what we do isn’t

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pretending for your grandfather’s sake. Magnus, I’m only here to take

to be ruthless now, lest she not only lose her body but also her heart

lustful gaze disappearing, “You think if I let you go, you’ll be safe? Do you think my grandfather will let the Clarksons off the hook?”

at her, his icy expression sending chills down her spine. Natalia’s heart sank as she heard his words, “Magnus, I know that marrying you in Kendra’s place has been hard on you. But please, for the sake of me taking care of you, don’t hurt

and teary as

will be kind enough to act as if nothing happened when I don’t even have a substitute?” Did she also despise his disability and plan on leaving? As Magnus thought about this, his grip on her arm tightened. Natalia struggled slightly, defiantly meeting his gaze, “Do you want to spend your life with a woman

your own.”

got up and prepared his bath, helping Magnus out of

leave the room.

in a daze as she left, his mind replaying her words. She would

he could stand

into the warm water, lost in

soon.

He watched her, her expression calm and composed, “Get ready. We’re going to France tomorrow to see my doctor”

him, “Am I

you’re my wife, also my physical

see” Natalia didn’t say anything

the matter? Don’t you want to go?”

for a while. Suddenly, a thought struck her, “Do you

see the doctor?”

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