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”

she couldn’t deny her feelings

a man like Magnus, she would need his heart. Although she felt that Magnus cared for her, she wasn’t

body.

dare to dream of being his

the bed. Then, in a low voice, he said, “Your denial won’t work. I already know that youlike me You owe me

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

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,

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

consoled her, “Alright, don’t cry. I promise that I won’t let you worry or get hurt anymore, okay? Be good.”

every day at regular intervals, and Carter, who rushed back from France upon hearing about Magnus accident, as well as Chase and James, all entered

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

“Back off,” he snapped “Looks like you’re feeling sorry for the wrong person, James. Your heart- seems fragile. Maybe