Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 623

Nathalie was feeling pretty uneasy about being alone in a room with a stranger, especially at night.

The guy seemed to pick up on her vibe. "What's up? Scared I might just gobble you up?" he teased with a smirk.

Nathalie glanced at his legs and replied, "I'm not worried about you eating me. I'm more concerned about Nathan, my partner, worrying about me. I texted him earlier, and he hasn't replied. He's probably stuck in this nasty weather too, and it might've messed with the cell service."

The man finished his meal, set his fork down with a touch of elegance, and wiped his hands with a napkin. “Don't stress. The weather's rough, but it'll clear up soon," he said calmly.

"How can you be so sure?" Nathalie asked, curiosity piqued.

"I checked the weather forecast," he replied.

"If forecasts were that reliable, we wouldn't be caught off guard by stuff like this," she countered.

“Want to make a bet?” he suggested, a playful challenge in his tone.

"What kind of bet?" Nathalie inquired, intrigued.

"If the rain stops before dawn, I win," he declared.

Nathalie peered through the downpour. "And what's the wager?" she asked.

have to do one thing for me, no

immediately on guard. "I'm not

paused, considering her

still wary. "I'm not selling my body or soul

The man chuckled. "Deal."

bit more at ease, Nathalie

then, her phone chimed again. Fishing it out of

and was taken aback. "Why

Ashley's voice burst through the line, full of accusation. "Nathalie, where on

"I'm at

rose sharply. "I

with

why

you always have to meddle with the guys I

you've got it all wrong. First off, I didn't know he was your fiancé. Plus, I'm with Nathan now. I'm not interested in anyone else. I

tone softened slightly.

"Absolutely," Nathalie assured her.

"Swear it!" Ashley insisted.

raised her hand to swear, but the man

Nathalie handed

"Ashley, do