The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 41

It was in the afternoon when Magnus slowly opened his eyes to find the girl by his bedside quietly reading a book. He smiled faintly, reassured by her presence upon waking, “My lady.”

Natalia, looking up from her book, swiftly rose to her feet upon seeing him awake. “You’re up. Are you hungry? Is your wound hurting?”

The concern in her eyes made him feel special as he reached out to hold her soft hand, “I

feel fine.”

Natalia held out her small hand, sat down beside him and touched his forehead with her

other hand. She felt that his temperature was normal, which put her mind at ease. “I’ve

made some chicken soup. Let me get you some.”

Her soft gaze made Magnus momentarily lose himself, “Sure.”

Natalia gently withdrew her hand and left the room.

Magnus watched her retreating figure, his heart fluttered. Ever since the death of Jamie, he’d been a thorn in the family’s side. No one had ever taken such care of him. During the year when his leg was shattered, his first love had cared for him for half a year, but he was irritable and often lost his temper with her. She left him when he went to France six months

later. Since then, he had harbored resentment towards women, as his mother had never

shown him any warmth or affection.

But this girl had stayed by his side and cared for him after he got injured. How could he not

be moved?

with a bowl of soup,

reached for the bowl, but upon hearing her question, he quickly withdrew his hand, “No. I

feed you.”

exactly what

a spoonful

accepting the spoonful of soup. He felt like

blew on each spoonful before feeding him Magnus felt a wave of warmth rush through him as he watched her rosy lips purse while blowing on the chicken

hadn’t had a chance

a while, the bowl of soup

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yet, so you can’t have too much. For now, this

to

away. Magnus leaned back on his bed, picking up his phone to call James, “Did you

else would it be? Obviously, it’s Lucius‘ men. Recently, I heard he’s been cozying up with a Mexican gang. He’s preparing for next month and can’t wait to kill you.” There were sounds of a woman from James’s

easy to take? And another thing, don’t get STDs.” He hung up after saying this.

Watching the two women on him, he abruptly

in, “You should change your clothes. I’ll help you to the bedroom to sleep. It’s too cramped here.”

would be a bit cramped if he were to share it with her.

and gave her a peck on the cheek. Natalia was startled; looking into his dark

uninjured hand to pull her

she might touch his wound, leaned

one hand holding her

didn’t dare to push him away and closed her eyes

touched her lips, lightly biting them. Natalia immediately opened her eyes, seeing the playful smile on

do you enjoy my kisses that much? He laughed wickedly. If it weren’t for his injury, Natalia would have stapped his hand away and pushed him

again His kiss was domineering yet gentle, capturing her. His hand from her chin moved to

a loss, her mouth slightly open, he took the opportunity to slip his tongue inside, entangling hers. His breaths became heavier Natalia melted into his lap, her hands not daring to touch