The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

d have her forever, in this life and the next.

Chapter 26

At the thought of this, he lowered his head and stared at the girl in his arms. She was sleeping restlessly, furrowing her brow as if she had encountered something unpleasant

He gently lifted her chin and lowered his head to kiss her, he didn’t dare to exert any force for fear that she would wake up. As his lips danced upon hers, he savored the inherent sweetness they offered. His kisses gradually grew more fervent, his hands beginning to lift the hem of her nightgown

A soft whimper escaped from the girl, rousing her from her slumber

Natalia wes gagged in her sleep and couldn’t breathe. She gasped for air and opened her eyes, only to see someone on her again. “Ah!” Her scream echoed in the room. With a force born of fear, she shoved him away, her mind racing back to the other night

“Don’t be afraid. It’s me! The man tightened his grip on her trembling hands, realizing how genuinely scared she had been

“Magnus?” Natalia couldn’t believe her own eyes. She rubbed her eyes, making sure the man on her bed was indeed Magnus

“Yes, it’s me. From now on, we will share a room. The man reached out and pulled her into his arms and tucked her in

“Share a room? Her drowsiness vanished, replaced by sheer surprise.

“Magnus, I’m not ready to share a room with you yet. I’m not used to it. The faint smell of his soap, mingled with his natural scent, filled her nostrils. Her body was taut with tension.

“What do you need to prepare for? You’re my wife, it’s normal for us to sleep in the same room. You’ll get used to it.” Magnus said, pulling her closer and closing his eyes, ready to fall asleep.

in his embrace, trying to break free. She could feel the

low. “If

words boomed in Natalia’s mind, leaving her petrified. His heavy breath

move a

rhythmic breathing behind her. She thought that he must have

“What did you

the man on top of her, feeling his hard–on on her abdomen. She knew what she had touched. She wasnt

chest, “I… i didn’t mean to. I’m sorry. I’ll go sleep in another room.

didn’t move. He could hear her heart racing, beating in time with the soft patter of rain outside. It was a beautiful sound.

sleeping here.” He leaned in, his

else does. So if you have

her might, “Magnus. I’ve told you I’m not ready

push, Magnus fell off the bed and onto the floor. Natalia was taken aback. She jumped off the bed and tried to help him up. “I’m sorry.

was as grim as thunder. He slowly propped his hands up on the edge of the bed, and

his gaze fixed on Natalia’s pale face. “Get back in bed.” He commanded, clearly irritated by her actions.

Why did you push me away? You’re my wife.” His intense gaze pierced her heart.

just. I’m not used to… sleeping with you.” She was shivering, whether from the cold or fear, she didn’t know.

with me? Then who would you prefer to sleep with?” He leaned back against the

Do you want to catch

back onto the bed, tucking herself under the covers. Before she could utter a word, Magnus pulled her close, “Just sleep”

Even her sleep was