The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 43

Clad in her flannel pajamas, Natalia was drying her hair.

“Come here, I’ll do it,” said Magnus, patting the empty space next to him..

“No, your arm is not healed yet,” she declined, choosing to sit on the sofa and dry her hair

herself.

Magnus frowned, slightly irritated by her refusal.

Natalia, oblivious to his annoyance, finished drying her hair and sat next to him, “I think I’ll sleep in the next room. I wouldn’t want to hurt your wound in the night.”

He quickly grabbed her, as if scared she would run off, “Get in bed. Stop being stubborn, or I’ll get annoyed.”

She rolled her eyes at him, but he didn’t care. Pulling her close, he finally got to hold her. Breathing in the sweet scent of her skin and the aroma of her shower gel, a sense of sweetness started to spread in his heart.

Natalia stiffened in his arms, not daring to move.

Magnus, unable to resist, moved her shoulder a bit, and soon found her soft lips. He kissed her passionately, savoring her sweetness. His body felt like it was on fire. He wanted her.

“Magnus… no, your wound isn’t healed,” Natalia pushed him away.

He held onto her restless hand, “It’s okay, darling. I want you.” His voice was raspy and

hoarse

His hand had already slipped into her pajamas, running over her smooth back, his hurried breath hot on her face. The strong scent of his masculine pheromones overwhelmed her senses. She began to tremble, she knew this was what would happen.

Magnus, passionate in his advances, pressed her against him, his hand tearing open her pajama top. Suddenly, he hissed in pain as he touched his wounded shoulder.

hurt your wound? I told you not to move She saw his pale face and knew he had re–opened his wound. She sat up quickly. “T’ll get

Frankie”

too late. Don’t go. Darling. I’m fine. He held her small hand tightly against him, “Help me, it’s

hand brushed against something burning hot, she quickly recoiled but he held her hand tightly in place “Help me

went blank, her face flushed like fire. “Magnus, even in your

darling. Please” His face was a

said. “Why don’t you climb

too embarrassed to even look at him. She had never met a man as shameless as Magnus. He was like a little puppy, begging

her teeth and, with trembling hands, provided him with the relief he craved. The thing in her hand grew larger and larger until she could barely

grip on her.

she could kick this shameless man out of the bed. But remembering his promise to let her study, she

the man immediately embraced her. “Darling,

want that!” she blurted out, her face burning.

same to her.

it, I won’t. I’ll just love you more when I’m healed.”

said.

closed her eyes, ready to sleep. Magnus held her close, his

at his tender voice. If

lost in his

room. Natalia woke up to find Magnus still sleeping.

opened his eyes slightly, feeling comforted by Natalia bustling around him. They were returning to Melfort, and a tough battle awaited them. No matter what,

thought of visiting Lucius to expedite the divorce with Kendra. He didn’t want Natalia to be stuck with him like this. He would marry her and give her the

reached home late at night. Linden drove Magnus back to Sapphire Island. After taking

untouched. Turning it on, she found dozens of

and messages from Sabrina and Lex. They were still looking

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the messages, she learned that Hector had been looking for her for three months, believing she would return. He told Natalia