The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 86

If it weren't for them hiding behind that brick wall, they might have been blown to smithereens by that fireball.

And Magnus, still in his wheelchair, was now sprawled on top of her, his back serving as a human shield, protecting her from the flying debris. His back was now a bloody mess.

He was as pale as a ghost, but he continued to hold the girl in his arms tightly.

Meanwhile, Linden had been blown to the side by the heat wave, his head hitting the wall, and was now unconscious.

"Magnus, Magnus, are you alright?" Seeing this scene, Natalia cried out loud. She struggled to get up and clung to Magnus, letting out a loud cry. Tears fell like broken beads.

"Don't panic, I'm okay." Magnus felt truly heartbroken at Natalia’s despair. He tried to soothe her with his weak voice.

She was crying because her heart was aching, because she loved him. His back felt like it was on fire, but he felt very happy deep inside. “Nat, admit it, you love me, you care about me.” He thought to himself.

Then, biting back the pain, he said, "We're not far from the elevator. We need to get to the basement. They can't get to us there."

With Linden unconscious and his injuries severe, Natalia alone could not protect them. Reaching the basement was their only chance of survival.

"Okay, I'll get both you and Linden there."

As Magnus spoke, Natalia, although scared, wiped her tears and stood up. She used all her strength to help Magnus back onto his wheelchair. With utmost urgency, she wheeled him to the elevator. Then she returned and dragged the unconscious Linden into the elevator.

Magnus wished he could stand up and tell her that his legs had recovered.

By the time they made it safely to the basement of the mansion, Natalia, who had used up all her strength, shut all the entrances.

When she returned to Magnus' side, she found his face deathly pale, his back bleeding profusely.

Natalia covered his back with her trembling hands, crying and saying, "Magnus, Magnus, you can't die. Chase and the others are here. I heard gunfire outside. Didn't you promise me a honeymoon? You can't go back on your word."

She would rather be the one injured than see Magnus become like this just to protect her. Magnus was different from her. He was exceptional, and his future held a million possibilities. And what was she, Natalia? Just a common girl living off others.

Magnus risking his life for hers, it just wasn't worth it.

"I will... I will make it up to you. Don't leave... leave me. Never... never." Magnus, heavily injured and somewhat delirious, smiled faintly upon hearing Natalia's words.