The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 56

He gently swept the strands of hair from her face, tucking them behind her ear, and affectionately leaned down to kiss her forehead.

Natalia was at a loss for words. She wasn’t his daughter, so why was he treating her like a child?

“Tell me, darling, can you keep up with the schoolwork? It’s been a few months since you’ve been at it.” Magnus had intended to kiss her, but seeing her apparently wanting to say something, he casually asked instead.

“Of course, I can. I’m smart, remember? Natalia responded with a laugh. Her radiant face lit up with her sparkling blue eyes.

Magnus adored her like this. He lifted her into his lap. “Is that so? You’re that smart?” He chuckled before leaning in for a kiss.

He spent the whole day at the office thinking about her, wondering how she was managing in school. He came home before five, not finding her in their quiet villa. He immediately had Linden, their driver, pick her up from school.

Now she was back, in his arms, and he couldn’t resist her, leaning in for another kiss. Her scent intoxicated him, making his blood rush. His desire was palpable every time he was near her, a feeling he had never experienced with his first love.

After they broke off the kiss, Natalia melted into his embrace, her blushing face as red as an apple. She gently pushed him away. “Magnus I need to talk to you Please not like this”

With his lips trailing down her neck, inhaling her unique scent, he closed his eyes. “Tell me, what is it?” His voice was laced with desire

“I can go to and from school by myself I don’t want to be picked up and dropped off anymore. If my classmates see..” She pushed him away and sat down on the sofa.

“See what?”

broke out

want to be chauffeured” Her pouting face

he said, running his fingers through her hair

here. Linden will take care of you at home, so you don’t

Linden go with you. I can take care of myself You need Linden more than

France Facing hostility from his peers, he needed to cultivate his own team. Lucius was hell–bent on dethroning him, so he couldn’t let his guard down “You’ll be gone for a week?” Natalia didn’t say more. She knew he would arrange

at the most. Darling, are

hers

take care of yourself. You should let Linden go with you.” Natalia was always concerned, as Linden had become habitual in taking care

“Alright”

Natalia with all the affection he could muster. He wanted to take her with him, realizing he

Her body was damp with perspiration. “Darling,

tongue–tied and too embarrassed

see you again. Behave

“Natalia was too tired to keep her eyes open. She fell asleep, only to be awakened in the middle of the night by him thrusting into her agai Natalia was speechless Wasn’t this man supposed to be physically impaired? Why was

the bathroom. She blinked, thinking she was dreaming But sogn, she fell back into

up to find that Magnus had already left for France He had left a message on her phone

airport but hadn’t had the chance Well, Magnus was despicable, having exhausted her to the point of

she entered the school gates,

Hector standing behind her, staring at her blankly Her mouth hung open as she took in his haggard appearance. His hair was a mess, and his clothes were disheveled, looking like a street thug He slowly walked up to her His eyes were bloodshot and

are you okay?” Natalia felt tears welling up in her