Chapter 43


    d in her nnel pajamas, Natalia was drying her hair.


    "Come here, I''ll do it," said Magnus, patting the empty space next to him.


    "No, your arm is not healed yet," she declined, choosing to sit on the sofa and dry her hair herself.


    Magnus frowned, slightly irritated by her refusal.


    Natalia, oblivious to his annoyance, finished drying her hair and sat next to him, "I think I''ll sleep in the


    next room. I wouldn''t want to hurt your wound in the night."


    He quickly grabbed her, as if scared she would run off, "Get in bed. Stop being stubborn, or I''ll get


    annoyed."


    She rolled her eyes at him, but he didn’t care. Pulling her close, he finally got to hold her. Breathing in


    the sweet scent of her skin and the aroma of her shower gel, a sense of sweetness started to spread in


    his heart.


    Natalia stiffened in his arms, not daring to move.


    Magnus, unable to resist, moved her shoulder a bit, and soon found her soft lips. He kissed her


    passionately, savoring her sweetness. His body felt like it was on fire. He wanted her.


    "Magnus... no, your wound isn''t healed," Natalia pushed him away.


    He held onto her restless hand, "It''s okay, darling. I want you." His voice was raspy and hoarse.


    His hand had already slipped into her pajamas, running over her smooth back, his hurried breath hot


    on her face. The strong scent of his masculine pheromones overwhelmed her senses. She began to


    tremble; she knew this was what would happen.


    Magnus, passionate in his advances, pressed her against him, his hand tearing open her pajama top.


    Suddenly, he hissed in pain as he touched his wounded shoulder.


    Natalia was quickly brought back to reality, "Did you hurt your wound? I told you not to move." She saw


    his pale face and knew he had re-opened his wound. She sat up quickly, "I''ll get Dr. Frankie."


    Magnus pulled her back, "It''s toote. Don''t go. Darling. I''m fine." He held her small hand tightly against


    him, "Help me, it''s unbearable."


    Natalia''s hand brushed against something burning hot, she quickly recoiled but he held her hand tightly


    in ce. "Help me."


    Her mind went nk, her face flushed like fire, "Magnus, even in your condition, you''re not behaving.


    Wait until you''re healed..."


    "No, I can''t wait. I need you, darling. Please." His face was a mix of red and pale. He suddenly


    remembered what James had said. "Why don''t you climb on top."


    Natalia''s mind exploded again; she was too embarrassed to even look at him. She had never met a


    man as shameless as Magnus. He was like a little puppy, begging for its owner''s affection.


    Unable to look at him, she clenched her teeth and, with trembling hands, provided him with the relief he


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    craved. The thing in her hand grewrger andrger until she could barely hold it.


    Half an hourter, Magnus finally rxed his grip on her. He kissed her flushed face, "Thank you,


    darling."


    Natalia immediately ran to the bathroom to wash her hands. She wished she could kick this shameless


    man out of the bed. But remembering his promise to let her study, she swallowed her anger.


    When she walked back to his side again with a blush, the man immediately embraced her. "Darling,


    once I''m healed, I''ll return the favor."


    "I don''t want that!" she blurted out, her face burning. She couldn''t possibly let this man do the same to


    her.


    "Alright, if you don''t want it, I won''t. I''ll just love you more when I''m healed." Magnus lovingly said.


    Ignoring him, Natalia closed her eyes, ready to sleep. Magnus held her close, his chin resting on top of


    her head, "Sleep, darling."


    Natalia’s heart skipped a beat at his tender voice. If it wasn''t for their awkward situation, she would


    have been lost in his tenderness.


    The next morning, the sun streamed into thevish room. Natalia woke up to find Magnus still sleeping.


    She got up to freshen up, also picking out clothes for Magnus.


    Magnus opened his eyes slightly, feelingforted by Natalia bustling around him. They were


    returning to Melfort, and a tough battle awaited them. No matter what, he wouldn''t let her leave him.


    He thought of visiting Lucius to expedite the divorce with Kendra. He didn''t want Natalia to be stuck


    with him like this. He would marry her and give her the title of Mrs. Andersen.


    The next day, Magnus and Natalia boarded a ne back to Melfort. They reached homete at night.


    Linden drove Magnus back to Sapphire Ind. After taking care of Magnus, Natalia prepared herself


    for bed.


    She opened her drawer to find her old phone, untouched. Turning it on, she found dozens of missed


    calls and messages, mostly from her father and Kendra.


    There were also calls and messages from Sabrina and Lexi. They were still looking for her after three


    months. Hector hadn''t called, but had left lengthy messages.


    Reading the messages, she learned that Hector had been looking for her for three months, believing


    she would return. He told Natalia he would be going to America in a month, still believing she would


    Sabrina and Lexi''s messages told her that no matter how long it took, they would always be sisters,


    hoping she woulde back to them.


    Tears blurred her vision. All she wanted was to continue her studies and finish her degree. Perhaps


    dreams were too far-fetched for her.


    She sat on her bed, wiping away her tears, staring at the ceiling. She spent the rest of the night


    sleepless.


    The next day, she showed up at the breakfast table, dark circles under her eyes giving her the


    appearance of a roon. As soon as she sat down, Magnus noticed her weary look. "What''s wrong?


    Didn''t sleep wellst night?" Magnus asked, concern filling his voice.


    "Yeah, I had some trouble sleeping." She didn''t feel the need to hide it from him.


    "Why?" He reached across the table, lightly grasping her wrist. "Did you miss sleeping next to me?


    Huh?"


    Natalia wasn''t in the mood for his yful banter. She lifted her gaze to meet his, "Magnus, do you


    remember the promise you made in Paris?"


    If she could, she would love to go to college.


    His eyes dimmed slightly, "I did promise, but it''s not feasible right now." He nned to wait until the


    annual shareholders'' meeting of the Andersen Corporation was over before sending her to college.


    Plus, by that time, they might have moved to Melfort.


    There were still too many unresolved issues. Natalia was notpletely out of danger. His legal wife


    was Kendra, and until he had sorted out that rtionship, he didn''t feelfortable letting Natalia


    attend college.


    Hearing his words, Natalia simply nodded, "Okay, I understand."