Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

The young, unpolished face before her was a perfect match for a man at the pinnacle of power. Decisive and fierce as a demon, his features were strikingly handsome, as if sculpted by a master's hand. There he was, sprawled at the edge of the bridge, drenched in blood. His eyes were strikingly beautiful yet rebelliously defiant, like a lone wolf abandoned, searching desperately for a glimmer of hope. Nellie's eyes misted over as she crouched down beside him. "Will you come with me?" she asked, her voice gentle.

He glanced at her, his clothes in tatters, dirt clinging to every inch, but nothing could hide the innate grace and nobility he carried.

He turned his head with a hint of pride. "What's your name?"

Nellie hesitated for a split second. "Nathalie," she replied, keeping her real name close to her chest.

His eyes flickered with shadows. Unexpectedly, the man grabbed her hand, a spark of excitement in his voice that seemed beyond his years. "I like it."

"I'm Nathan. I like how part of my name is in yours too," he declared, introducing himself.

"What a

meant to be,"

your big sister. How's that?" Nellie's warm smile

scrutinized her, skepticism in his eyes. "You're so small and skinny. You

are you?" Nellie

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laugh at his cheeky fib. "Do you want to come home with me?"

Nathan gave a nod.

Nathan onto her back. Despite being underfed, he was quite tall and not exactly light. For frail Nellie, carrying him was like lugging a mountain, and it wasn't long before she was

"No, I'm not leaving you

aback. "You've saved me. I'll make sure to be good to you for

be admired by thousands one day, and trusting

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