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.

you not to move She saw his pale face and knew he had re–opened his

Frankie”

He held her small hand tightly against him, “Help me, it’s unbearable.”

but he

“Magnus, even in your condition, you’re not behaving. Wait until you’re

you, darling. Please” His face was a mix of red and pale He

James had said. “Why don’t you climb

too embarrassed to even look at him. She had never met a man as shameless as Magnus. He

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

on

bathroom to wash her hands. She wished she could kick this shameless man out of the bed. But remembering his

man immediately embraced her. “Darling, once I’m

face burning. She couldn’t possibly let this man

same to her.

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

said.

ready to sleep. Magnus held her close, his chin resting on top of her head, “Sleep, darling.”

tender voice. If it wasn’t for their awkward situation,

have been lost in his

morning, the sun streamed into the lavish room. Natalia woke up to find Magnus still sleeping. She got up to freshen up, also picking out clothes for Magnus.

comforted by Natalia bustling around him. They were returning to Melfort, and a tough battle awaited them. No matter

expedite the divorce with Kendra. He didn’t want Natalia to be stuck with him like this. He would

Magnus and Natalia boarded a plane back to Melfort. They reached home late at night. Linden

old phone, untouched. Turning it on, she found dozens of missed calls and messages, mostly from

and Lex. They were still looking for her after three months. Hector hadn’t called, but

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months, believing she would return. He told Natalia he would be going to America in a month, still believing she would come