The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

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Chapter 87

Injured as he was, Magnus was still in the mood to tease Natalia. He yearned for her affection, her attention, and her love.

Before, Natalia threatened to leave him once he was up on his feet. Now, with his back scarred from a blast, he wondered if she would turn her nose up at him. But she couldn’t He wouldn’t allow that. He didn’t know what he’d do if she did.

“What are you babbling about, Magnus? She retorted. “If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be sitting here today. How much do you want me to owe you before you’re satisfied?” He had been injured protecting her, she had seen it with her own eyes. He shielded her from danger with his own body.

Tears streamed down Natalia’s face, her agony growing. She clenched her fists, fighting the urge to lash out at him. “What do you think I am to you, Magnus?” She questioned internally. “Now that you’re awake, why are you still worried that I might not like you?”

“So, are you admitting that you like me? Magnus asked, despite the searing pain on his back. His heart soared at Natalia’s words. He stared directly at Natalia, his eyes full of surprise

Natalia was taken aback by his question, realizing she had walked straight into his trap. Her face turned crimson as she quickly replied, “You’re seriously hurt now, Magnus Focus on getting better. Don’t worry about such things. You’re in my heart”

cold–hearted, she couldn’t deny her feelings for him, especially when

knew she couldn’t fall for Magnus charms. She knew that one day she would have to leave him. To be with a man like Magnus, she would need his heart. Although she felt that Magnus cared for her, she

body.

to dream

her and just turned back to lie on the bed. Then, in a low voice, he said, “Your denial won’t work. I already know that youlike me You owe me two lives now, and I’ll strive to make you owe me more. That way, you’ll never be able to repay me, and you’ll have to stay with me for

“First, you took a bullet for me, then a bomb. What’s next, Magnus? Do

thus, Natalia’s heart shattered even more She had never experienced such fear for someone’s life before. Although she had lived a hard life, she had never faced a life–threatening situation. Despite the years of hardship in the Clarkson family, Kendra wouldn’t

her heart out. She didn’t want to experience that heart–wrenching feeling again, of seeing Magnus on

a pang of regret. With a gentle voice, he consoled her, “Alright, don’t cry. I promise that I won’t let you worry

who came to check on Magnus every day at regular intervals, and Carter, who rushed back from France upon hearing about Magnus accident, as

“Cheer up, he told Natalia. “Your tears are breaking my

snapped “Looks like you’re feeling sorry for the wrong person, James. Your heart- seems fragile. Maybe you need more exercise to toughen