The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 247

Natalia didn't scold him. Magnus felt a burst of joy in his heart and asked, “When do you plan on returning home with me, darling?”

"Home? Where's that?" Natalia laughed incredulously. “I haven't asked you to leave, but I didn't say I'd go with you either. Besides, after I fled from my engagement party, Cal fell seriously ill. I still have some things to clear up with him.”

At the mention of Callum, Magnus felt a surge of anger. Magnus tipped up Natalia's delicate chin. "Darling, don't test my patience. Especially by calling Callum ‘Cal’ in my presence. It's too intimate; I can't stand it."

"Magnus, you're hopelessly domineering. Not to mention, Cal has been taking care of me all these years. Even if we're just friends, what's wrong with calling him by a pet name?" Natalia was a bit irritated. Magnus was becoming more and more overbearing. She regretted not kicking him out earlier.

However, Magnus was a stubborn man. Once he decided on something, no one could change his mind. He quickly changed the topic. “Anyway, it annoys me to hear it. If you insist on calling him that, I won't mind keeping that Brit locked up in the castle forever.”

Natalia knew he meant what he said, so she stopped arguing about the name. After all, it was just a name, and it wouldn't change her feelings for Callum.

"Magnus, you've seen Jonas now. You can leave. I won't give Jonas back to you." Natalia quickly made her stance clear, vowing never to hand Jonas over to Magnus.

Magnus smirked, “Will I take him away? No, no, no. How could I take Jonas away? We're a family. We stick together, through thick and thin. Wherever you are, I'll be there.”

Natalia just wanted to bite him out of frustration. She wanted to bite a chunk of flesh from him, just to see if he dared to continue being arrogant.

Grinning, Magnus said, “My dear, are you eyeing that piece of meat? Feel free, I promise not to move a muscle.” Magnus began to unbutton his shirt, revealing his muscular chest and lean waist.

Natalia blushed. Could Magnus read minds? She quickly stood up to find Jonas, but her slender wrist was caught by a warm hand. “Where are you going, darling?”

With a gentle pull, Natalia found herself sitting on his lap. Her mind seemed to explode. Sitting on his hot thighs, she could feel his warmth even through the fabric. She used to sit on his lap every day, and now she was sitting in his arms again and felt her heart racing.

"Darling, it's been five years since you've sat on my lap. Does it feel as comfortable as it used to? Hm?" His voice was deep and husky, and his hands held her waist tightly.

Natalia tried to stand up, feeling her body start to soften. The strong scent of his masculinity and his restrained desire seeped into her nostrils, making her feel suffocated.

Magnus rested his head on her shoulder, kissing her swan-like neck. The familiar taste and fragrance made him close his eyes in comfort.

"Darling, I miss you. Let's move back to our villa. This place is too small; let's give it to Lexi." He kissed her neck, moving slowly towards her chin.

“I... I'll stay here with Lexi. You can take Jonas home.” Natalia's voice started to tremble. Magnus was too smooth.

Magnus lifted his head, and his eyes were filled with desire. “Darling, do you think that's possible? Jonas won't want to leave you any more than I would. Be good! Let's go home. Okay?”

Magnus said nothing, carrying her upstairs and into the bedroom. "Darling, how much longer do you want me to wait? Do you know what these five years have been like for me?" He propped himself up on his elbows and looked deeply into her eyes.

“Chase tried to set me up with other women, but it didn't work. I thought I was broken, but darling, I've finally woken up after seeing you. Because it recognizes you. Darling…” His voice was deep and husky, every word reflected his pain.

Natalia looked at his pained expression. Her mind uncontrollably wandered back to the past. She knew how strong he was. He hadn't touched another woman in five years! My God. Natalia berated herself for thinking of such things.

Magnus watched as Natalia stared at him. A smile immediately curled at the corners of his mouth. He bent down to kiss her striking blue eyes. Her long lashes brushed against his lips.

Magnus felt a heat surge through him as his lips traveled down to meet hers. The familiar sweet scent overwhelmed his senses. He showered her with tender, lingering kisses.

Natalia found herself entirely weak, lost in the kiss. When her blouse was suddenly being unfastened, she jerked back in surprise, immediately pushing him away.

"Natalia, please... let's give Jonas a real home together. Do you want him to grow up deprived of a mother and father's love for another five years?"

His husky voice caused Natalia to slowly lower her hands. At that moment, he felt as though the world had halted in its tracks. It was as if time had momentarily stopped spinning.