The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel 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.

The man didn't budge, his heated gaze fixed on her flushed face, "Feeling shy?

"You seemed to enjoy yourself last night at the Andersen Family Estate. Isn't that why you gripped me so tight? Huh?

"All these are things that happen between a husband and wife. You should get used to it."

Natalia felt really embarrassed. Got used to it? She was nothing more than a substitute. She was not his wife.

"I am not your wife, Magnus. Stop taking advantage of me. Once your leg gets better, I'm leaving." She knew that she would have to leave him one day.

The man's head shot up, his black eyes burning into hers, "Not my wife? So what we do isn't something that a husband and wife do?" She was actually planning to leave him.

"That was because you forced me, and 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 won't you let me go?"

She knew she had to leave him one day, so it would be easier to be ruthless now, lest she not only lose her body but also her heart to him.

The man's face darkened with each word she spoke. He slowly released her, his lustful gaze disappearing, "You think if I let you go, you'll be safe? Do you think my grandfather will let the Clarksons off the hook?"

He stared at her, his icy expression 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 me taking care of you, don't hurt my father. You promised."

Her eyes turned red and teary as she stared at him pleadingly.