Chapter 33
The two of them stayed in the booth until 1 AM before parting ways. Lucius quietly entered his own
bedroom in the vi. He reached to turn on the bedsidemp and was startled to suddenly see Magnus
sitting in a wheelchair by the floor-to-ceiling window. It took him by a big surprise. "Are you trying to
give me a heart attack, sneaking into my room at this ungodly hour?" Lucius kept his voice low.
"If you don’t feel guilty, why would you be startled?" Magnus wheeled himself smoothly to meet Lucius.
"Your secretive return at thiste hour suggests that you''re the one with something to hide," Magnus''
deep, prating gaze bore into Lucius as if trying to read his very soul.
Lucius strode over to Magnus, "And what''s your excuse for ying the night owl in my room? Can''t
satisfy your desires with your new bride? Let me remind you, Magnus, you chose to marry an imposter.
Deal with it. Don''t expect me to be your pawn in any of your twisted games."
Magnus smirked, "Well, the cat''s out of the bag, and grandfather knows. Given his temperament, what
do you think he''ll do? Better keep a tight leash on your woman. I couldn''t care less about her. But
grandfather, that''s another story."
Lucius looked at the man in the wheelchair, and for a moment, he felt a bit dazed. He suddenly sensed
that this man seemed to exude an invisible force, exerting an intangible pressure on him from an
unseen ce. "Your affection to your new bride seems genuine. I doubt you''d want her snatched away
by grandfather. And she''s quite protective of you. Don''t get too greedy, Magnus. Coveting what’s not
rightfully yours will only bring trouble."
Magnus chuckled, "Let''s not forget, Lucius. Kendra and I are still legally married. Despite my disdain for
your woman, she remains my wife in the eyes of thew. Even if I couldn’t care less about her, that
doesn’t mean you have no right to cavort with her behind my back. I advise you to stay in line, or you
might lose everything."
After Magnus finished speaking, a sly smile yed on his lips. He wheeled away, and the man left
behind stared at his departing figure with a malevolent glint in his eyes.
Lucius thought to himself: “Losing everything? Huh, I will show you what I got soon enough; no matter
how much Morgan may love you, you will always be a cripple who can''t even get up.”
Magnus returned to the bedroom and saw the girl sleeping soundly in the bed. Her petite face was
flushed like an apple, and he gazed at her affectionately. Then, he stood up, removed his clothes, and
In Natalia’s dreams, she felt a presence. She curled up, whispering in her sleep, “Magnus...”
His heart melted. He held her tighter and kissed her forehead, “Sleep, my sweet.”
Her petite body was so small and so delicate, it drove him crazy. This time he took her, and enveloped
by her tightness, he almost lost control again.
The thought of their intimate moments drove him to the brink of insanity. He looked at her peaceful
sleeping face, whispering to himself, “You chose this, my dear. No matter what happens, you are mine.
I will keep you safe.”
The next day, Natalia opened her eyes, feeling sore all over. She immediately remembered what she
and Magnus had donest night, and a sense of numbness crept into her heart.
God! She actually slept with Magnus.
She looked up, and nearly jumped out of her skin to see him hovering over her. His eyes were closed,
and his breath came out in deep, even exhtions. His scent, that intoxicating masculine aroma, filled
her senses. His eyshes were impossibly long. She remembered him calling her "my wife" in the heat
of passion.
Her entire face was red. But it wasn''t her first timest night, he should have known that, he didn''t ask
her. This man sometimes was so gentle that it captivated people, and sometimes so cold that you
couldn''t even look at his face.
She gently extricated herself from his hold and attempted to head for the bathroom.
Magnus snapped his eyes open, catching sight of her fleeting figure. With a swift motion, he pulled her
back into his embrace, “Sleep a little more.”
Natalia''s heart pounded, “I need to change. What if the maidse in and see us?”
He looked at her, “You screamed so loudlyst night. Weren’t you worried about the maids hearing you
then?”
His voice was husky and sexy. It made Natalia blush from ear to ear. “That was all your fault.”
He buried his face in her neck, murmuring, “From now on, you’re my woman. No matter what, you have
to stand by me. Understand?”
Natalia blinked, “Magnus, I may have taken my sister’s ce to marry you, but that doesn’t mean I
wish to harm you. I just want to take care of you. If therees a day when your legs recover and you
don’t need me anymore, I can leave. Just promise me you won’t hurt my father. He’s the only family I
have.”
Her eyes were misty, like a rose in the rain, blooming in his embrace. How could Magnus me her for
anything. Ever since their first night together, the thought of her had been tormenting him. He was
unsure of his feelings towards her. He knew she wasn’t legally his wife, but he wanted her nheless.
He was even thankful that the rkson family had switched to Natalia.
If Kendra had been the one to marry him, his life might have been consumed by revenge. But now, he
had her.
He gently caressed her face, “Alright, I promise not to hurt him.”
Natalia smiled, “Thank you, Magnus.”
He pinned her under him, “How about showing some gratitude in a more tangible way?”
She blushed, “Didn’t we already do thatst night?” Was he suggesting they do it again? A flurry of
vivid images flooded Natalia''s mind. Even she herself was taken aback by her own thoughts. How
could she have such ideas? Oh my!
“It wasn’t enough.” He leaned in to kiss her.
Natalia’s heart raced. But before she could utter a word, his lips silenced her. His intoxicating
masculine scent filled her senses. She pushed him away slightly, “Magnus, listen, I haven’t brushed my
teeth yet.”
“I don’t mind.”
“You… don’t you have anything to ask me?”
“Ask what?”
“Last night, it wasn’t my first time.” With that, Natalia shut her eyes.
The man stopped kissing her, lifting his head slightly to look at her with fiery red eyes. "I know."
"So… you don''t mind?"
"Not at all, because it was also me who took your first time."
Natalia stared wide-eyed at the man atop her, disbelief written all over on her face, "You...your leg...uh."