The Imposter Bride by Sallie Woods

Chapter 36

The man looked into the girl’s anguished, pale face. He reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling it forcefully.

Natalia found herself sprawled across his lap. With a fluid motion, the man cradled her in his embrace, turning her face towards him by gently pinching her chin, and planted a passionate kiss on her lips. He closed his eyes, savoring the moment, his voice coming out in a rough. whisper, “I will make love to you again, Natalia.”

Natalia felt her cheeks burn with embarrassment at his words. This man actually had the audacity to utter such things.

“You… Stop being a… a jerk!” Natalia struggled to free herself.

But he held her even tighter, “Then I might as well live up to that title.” He said and kissed her

again.

Ever since he had slept with Natalia, he had been consumed with the desire to be close to

her. He finally understood the words of his friends, James and Chase. His heart, which had

been barren for years, seemed to have found an oasis. He couldn’t quench his thirst for her. She was too sweet, her body driving him to the point of insanity.

His warm kisses forced Natalia to submit to his desires. He pried open her lips, capturing her tongue and drawing it into a passionate dance. The sensation coursed through her like an electric current. His cool breath filled her senses, leaving Natalia lost in his domineering yet

tender conquests, despite her inexperience.

His hand had already taken off her coat, revealing her dress clinging to her soft curves. His hand traced her body, skillfully caressing her, causing Natalia to let out a soft moan.

The man lifted his misty eyes as he lifted the girl’s petite body so that she was straddling over his lap. This intimate pose made Natalia blush with embarrassment.

“You Let me down.” She weakly pushed him away.

budge, his heated gaze fixed on her flushed face, “Feeling shy?

last night at the Andersen Family Estate.

husband and wife. You

really embarrassed Got used to it? She was nothing more than a substitute. She

his

leg gets better, I’m

man’s head shot up, his black eyes burning into hers, Not my wife? So what we

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this time, we were pretending for your grandfather’s sake. Magnus, I’m only here to take care of you. Now that you know I’m not Kendra, why

it would be easier to be ruthless now, lest she not only lose her body

each word she spoke. He slowly released her, his lustful gaze disappearing, “You think if

sending chills down her spine. Natalia’s heart sank as she heard his words, “Magnus, I know that marrying you in Kendra’s place has been hard on you. But please, for the sake of

and teary as

depends on how obedient you are. You’re always thinking about leaving this place. Do you think I will be kind enough to act as if nothing happened when I don’t even have a substitute?” Did she also despise his disability and plan on leaving? As Magnus thought about this, his grip on her arm tightened. Natalia struggled slightly, defiantly meeting his gaze, “Do you want to spend your life with a woman you don’t love? I know you married Kendra to spite Lucius, but there’s no need to sacrifice your

your own.”

his bath, helping

leave the room.

her in a daze as she left, his mind

until he could stand

bedroom door was closed, Magnus stepped into the bath, sinking into the warm water, lost in thought. Maybe he should

soon.

early to help Magnus with his physical therapy. He watched her, her expression calm and composed, “Get ready. We’re going to France tomorrow to see my

turned to him, “Am I going

physical therapist. If you don’t go,

Natalia didn’t say

the matter? Don’t you want to

good idea, she could get away from Melfort for a while. Suddenly,

see the doctor?”

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