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”

had risked his life twice to save hers. Even if Natalia was cold–hearted, she

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

body.

dream of being his

Magnus ignored 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.

just talking nonsense,” Natalia snapped at Magnus. “First, you took a bullet for me, then a bomb. What’s next, Magnus? Do you think you’re invincible? You’re a human being, and you could die. I don’t want a

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

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

“Alright, don’t cry. I promise that

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

chuckle. “Cheer up, he told

like you’re feeling sorry for the wrong person, James. Your heart- seems fragile. Maybe you need more