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 for him, especially when

him. To be with a man like Magnus, she would need his heart. Although she felt that Magnus cared for her, she wasn’t confident about herself. She was afraid it was because he only liked her

body.

to dream of

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 the rest of your life.”

bomb. What’s next, Magnus? Do you think you’re

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 actually take her life. But that one time, she genuinely wanted her dead, even considered throwing her into

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

“Alright, don’t cry. I promise that I

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

up, he told Natalia. “Your tears are breaking my heart, not Magnus”

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