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”

hers. Even if Natalia was cold–hearted, she couldn’t deny her feelings for him, especially when they

Natalia 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

body.

to dream of being his

work. I already know that youlike me You owe me two lives now,

then a bomb. What’s next, Magnus? Do you think you’re invincible? You’re

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

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

he consoled her, “Alright, don’t cry. I promise that I won’t let you

intervals, and Carter, who rushed back from France upon

eyes made James chuckle. “Cheer up, he told Natalia. “Your tears are breaking my

at James‘ words. “Back off,” he snapped “Looks like you’re feeling sorry for the wrong person, James. Your heart- seems fragile. Maybe you need more exercise to toughen up,