was i

she not ha

d, her gaze tracing up from his defined waist to his well-defined chest and broad shoulders.

want, I could show you more." He

n, she thought, tur

She tried to make her words sound cold b

referred to me as your dear husband, but now

d to play along with this little game of yours does not mean we've gotten any closer. Don't you forget how much

y on her two feet, leaning a

Julian break down her walls. This was her decision f

against the headboard and half of his body covered with the duvet. His eyes wer

ole glances at him, hoping to see the title of the book, but he had the book bent over so she could barely s

cked herself in, switching off her bedside l

been super exha

hed her as she slept, her face softened into an expression he would never see

dn't know your sister as w

that man. She hasn't made much fuss since then." Magnus La

could be treating her terribly and threatening her to keep qu

st have some trust in your son-in-law since you already accepted their union,"

same man was the one respo

giving him a sheepish smile. "You shou

and enjoy some good wine." Magnus poured himself anoth

to flicker open. He looked over to his side. Adele was st

e finally convincing himself to stand up. After getting ready for work, he made his way downsta

my way now," he said to Naomi, who was

lping him into his jacket. He was about to leave w

ood day to you." Magnus gave a slight bow

early displeased to see this man, especially so early