Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Nathan was lounging on the couch, legs crossed. He sat as straight and tall as an oak tree, though his face was lost in shadows, giving him a bit of a mysterious vibe. Nathalie practically jumped when she saw him, stumbling slightly as she regained her balance.

Nathan quickly moved to steady her, sighing with a mix of frustration and amusement. "Nathalie. Why are you so scared of me?"

Nathalie looked at his ever-maturing face, realizing how much he resembled the formidable figure from her past life, the one who once commanded respect and fear from everyone. "Did you give him Timeless Cycle?" Nathan asked, his voice carrying a hint of anger.

"I did. Five hundred million, not a penny less," Nathalie said, proudly holding up the check.

Nathan chuckled, shaking his head slightly. "You didn't make a profit, and yet you're so pleased."

Nathalie shrugged, "At least I didn't lose anything."

Nathan sighed softly, "You just don't get it."

"Pardon? Get what?" Nathalie asked, confused.

Nathan gently ruffled her hair, "Never mind."

sounding more resigned this time, "Nathalie, I think I might be cursed for a life as

you are so cute. Just imagine how many girls will be lining up for you

of

felt proud, "I didn't expect you to be so loyal. You're way

the compliment. "It's all thanks to your good

Meanwhile, elsewhere...

turned and walked straight into the pouring rain. By the time he got

in his hand, feeling its warmth. He dangled it in front of his eyes, taking in the pendant made of opulent emerald, with a sandglass on one side and a circle on the other, all strung

spent time with Greta, he'd picked up some design insights and

as a staunch realist, Cameron found the mystical

necklace closely and spotted a tiny, intricate pendant shaped like an N.

"Nathan?"

"Nathalie?"

token of their commitment. Cameron could sense that their relationship wasn't just a fleeting fling or a shallow compromise.

the necklace again, holding it

off to sleep,