Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus) novel Chapter 236

Victor’s thumb moved slowly, tracing from Isadora’s cheek to her lips, lingering in a teasing, intimate caress.

Isadora’s lashes fluttered; she instinctively pressed her lips together and, without meaning to, caught his fingertip gently between her teeth.

They both froze, startled by the sudden spark between them.

A sultry tension thickened the air, and the room seemed to grow warmer with every passing moment.

After a pause, Victor’s eyes darkened. His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed, and his voice, rough with desire and a hint of helplessness, broke the silence. “Well, look what you’ve done—you’ve gotten me all worked up.”

“Pervert!” Isadora shot back, scandalized.

Victor arched a brow, utterly unapologetic. “Hey, it’s your fault for tempting me.”

“I didn’t do anything,” Isadora retorted, exasperated.

He leaned in closer, his tone lazy and teasing. “You’re the one teasing me.”

Isadora bit her lip, a flush creeping up from her neck to the tips of her ears as she pushed him away.

Soft lamplight mingled with the moonlight pouring through the tall windows, bathing the bedroom in a gentle, golden glow.

Isadora looked at Victor, the words she’d been holding back for days pressing against her chest. She’d wanted to let it go, but now, she couldn’t help but ask.

“Why didn’t you come home the other night?”

Victor’s gaze lingered on her, amused, lips curling up. “What’s this—are you upset I didn’t stay with you?”

She drew a quiet breath, her voice barely above a whisper, but steady. “That night, when it was pouring rain…I really wanted you to come home.”

Victor felt a sharp pang in his chest.

He didn’t know Deanna had deleted her message.

He thought Isadora was talking about that rainy night, when she’d needed him and he hadn’t come home.

Just a few days ago, Isadora and Wendy had landed two contracts—one for a villa and another for a bar. They weren’t huge projects, but it was a fresh start.

Isadora was sketching a 3D design at her computer and didn’t even look up. “Rowena, we’re only just getting started. Save the sentimental speeches for later.”

Wendy popped her head up from her desk, grinning. “Yeah! The shortlist for the Horizon Architects project comes out today. If we make the cut, bosses, we’re going out to celebrate!”

Isadora and Rowena exchanged a smile.

“Oh, that’s right,” Isadora remembered suddenly. “Nanette’s almost done filming and keeps saying she wants to stop by. She mentioned she knows a few hotel owners who are looking to revamp their interiors—she wants to recommend us.”

Wendy’s eyes sparkled. “Wow, it feels like our little firm is finally getting off the ground. Does this mean we’ll be hiring soon? Do I get to call myself an original team member?”

Rowena felt a warmth spreading in her chest.

For the first time since she’d lost everything and been forced to start over, she found herself genuinely smiling.