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Save Him 117|Watch Me Win Your Heart
The trip to Green Point was even quicker, maybe because Natalie hadn't put much thought into her spur of the moment visit, and she'd acted on impulse. But it was too late to back out now. She just had to go in there and do the right thing."He's on the top floor," Zachary told her as she jumped out of the car and glanced at the thirty-story building."We could take you up if you want?" Carlos offered, but she shrugged them off with a small smile and a quick wave of her hand."I've got this, guys," she told them before she vanished inside the all-glass building, her voice oozing with confidence she didn't feel.On her way up to Levi's penthouse, Smart Natalie kept shouting at her to return home and stop complicating their relationship and contract terms.Stupid Natalie, though, seemed to be the sensible one today. She insisted it was only right that she stepped in and helped Levi out, especially since she was responsible for bringing Paul into his life.She paced outside his door for a
Save Him 118|Tell Me Something Sexy In Dutch
With one hand draped on her hip and the other holding a wooden spoon dripping with something red and gooey Levi could only assume was tomato paste, Natalie turned from the stove and flashed him a smile. "You eat hot food, right?"Dazzled by her beauty and the savoury smells already wafting through his kitchen, Levi would have eaten anything she placed in front of him. So he nodded, even though he couldn't handle hot food to save his life."I love hot food!" he lied as he got up from his seat, strolled over to the stove and peeked over her shoulder. "But how spicy are we talking about here? What are you making?""Hey, no peeking!" Natalie spun around and poked him lightly on his chest with her index finger. "It won't be a surprise if you keep watching over my shoulder.""Spoilsport!" Levi grumbled, but even if he'd wanted to, he wouldn't have been able to stop the bemused smile lighting up his face as he returned to his seat. He thought he knew happiness when he saw Natalie for the fir
Save Him 119|A Whole New Monster
Photography was the last thing Levi would have picked for Natalie. She had the gentleness of a teacher and the temperament of a moody painter or a writer."You look surprised," she carried on."Tell me more." He could sit like this and listen to her talk forever. And he did, for a little while as she opened up to him about her missed chances and the photography dream she had to put on hold."Why did you have to put it on hold?""Mom had just died, and Jamie's diabetes had begun to complicate. With very little money, we had to focus on immediate concerns like getting him medical help. And well, Amber was right—God, I hate that my older sister is always right— but yeah, photography was an expensive dream, one we couldn't afford at that time.""Would you do it if given a chance?" He asked, stroking her cheek."No," Natalie shook her head. "Maybe as a hobby. But over the past few weeks, after the stuff with Paul, I've realised I want to help people. After we find Jewel, I think I'll volun
Save Him 120|The Contract
When Natalie pried her eyes open, and all she saw were unfamiliar surroundings, confusion, unlike anything she'd ever felt before, flooded her still fuzzy brain.But then everything— Paul, Levi's mob justice and her spur-of-the-moment decision to rock up at his place—slowly came back into sharp focus."What did you do?" Natalie yelped into the pillow. "Why, oh why would you do that? Why would you just show up at the man's house unannounced?"Her phone vibrated, putting an end to her one-person conversation.She sat up and snatched it from the bedside table. But, before she could even read the text from Emily, her friend's name was already flashing on the screen, announcing her call."Chick, where are you? I'm at your place, and I've been knocking like a madwoman for a few minutes now. Crazy cat lady from across the hall's threatening to call the cops on me—""Sorry, Em," Natalie quickly cut in, ending her rant before it had even begun. "I'm in Green Point.""Green Point? What the hell
Save Him 121|Her Dirty Little Secret
They were at a Porsche dealership in Rock Castle in less than ten minutes. The salesman went above and beyond to make them feel like superstars, showering them with his first-class treatment while he tried to sell them one of the most expensive cars in his fleet.Levi would have signed the paperwork for a Cayenne Coupé if Natalie didn't storm out of there, annoyed out of her mind, and they spent a few minutes arguing on the sidewalk."Come on! What the hell was wrong with that car? It's a solid family car!" Levi demanded as he leaned down to stare at her eye level.She stood her ground, refusing to back the hell away from their argument. "It was insanely priced! I told you I need something small and simple. No one drives such fancy cars in Sparrow Beach!""Okay," he relented as he held up his hands. "I'm sorry. I just wanted to get the best for you.""I don't need the best," Natalie explained. "I just need something practical.""Fine, let's go find something practical then!" He claspe
Save Him 122|Once Chance, One Shot
Levi had reserved a table at Skyline, a restaurant on the rooftop of The Castle, one of several hotels owned by Van Holt Industries.The reviews Natalie had read on their way were mostly positive. Every man and his dog who had left a five-star rating couldn't stop raving about their 'out of this world' roof garden dining experience, vibrant ambience, and stunning views of Rock Castle's sunsets.To her disappointment, though, nothing much was said about the food. But then again, everyone who lunched and dined at Skyline wasn't there for the food. The place was a well-known networking hub for the bigwigs and wannabes of the entertainment industry, and if it wasn't for Levi, there was no way Natalie could have secured a booking.She looked up from the elegant leather-bound menu, and when she found him staring at her with a small smirk on his face, she dropped her gaze back to the laminated pages in her hands.Natalie knew he was thinking about their tryst at the boutique.It was all she'
Save Him 123|A Tsunami Of Emotions
"Mr Van Holt," Mark stood up and shook the man's hand while Natalie gawked at him, taken aback by the uncanny resemblance to his son."Mark, Son, we've received complaints of a public disturbance. If you don't keep it down, I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to leave.""Our apologies, Mr Van Holt. We got carried away a little," Mark apologised as he sat down again."Son? What do you have to say for yourself?"Levi scoffed and stared into the distance. When it was obvious he wouldn't get an answer from him, Levi's father turned his attention on Natalie."And who do we have here? Could the young lady perhaps be responsible for all this chaos?"Natalie was about to introduce herself when Levi looked up and glared at his father. "Leave her out of this. She has nothing to do with any of it."The older man stared at her for some time, his eyes shifting between her face and Levi's arm wrapped possessively around her shoulders, and all Natalie could do was squirm in her seat, unsure what to say
Save Him 124|Million Dollar Questions
After the crazy morning she'd had, Crush was everything Natalie didn't need. Noisy, packed and chaotic. She wanted to bail as soon as she arrived, and if it wasn't for her curiosity about Colleen, she wouldn't even have set foot inside.But her compulsion to get to the bottom of the truth far outweighed her desire for peace and silence. So she bravely waded through the packed room and did her best to avoid bumping into the sweaty, intoxicated crowd swaying to the latest anthem on the dance floor.She'd almost reached the VIP booth where Emily and the other three ladies were waiting for her when a long shadow loomed over her, blocking her path.Sheer terror rooted Natalie in place when she looked up and found herself ensnared in the moss-green pools of Andrei's eyes.His lips twitched upwards in a slow smile, but the rest of his devilishly handsome face remained as cold as ever. "Well, well, what have we here?""Mr Ivanov," Natalie managed to say in a surprisingly steady voice. But the
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Save Him 214|Follow The Sun
"Something's different," Natalie murmured as she flicked her gaze through the room.Levi gave her a back hug and kissed the top of her head. "I installed shutters.""Why?""This is our second home, Nat, and I wanted you to feel safe and comfortable.""Thank you," she turned around and hugged him, resting her head on his chest. "The windows don't look as scary and frightening as they did when I first stayed over.""That was the plan. To make them look less frightening." He tapped her nose and asked, "are you hungry?""For something else.""I was hoping you'd say that!" he replied and promptly threw her over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes as he carried her to their bedroom."You sexy brute!" Natalie scolded him. "Put me down. The housekeepers will see us!"But he paid her no mind and only set her down once they were in their room."Say it again," he commanded as he moved over her on the bed and nibbled her lower lip. "Tell me all the filthy things you want me to do to you."Natalie
Save Him 213|Precious Love
Natalie had to blink a few times at the picturesque scene before her. It was hard to believe this place, decorated splendidly in ivory and silver motifs, was the same town hall used by Sparrow Beach's residence association to host their weekly meetings."This is amazing," she whispered as she swept her gaze through the room, at all the tiny details, the little things she would never have thought of if she was left to her own devices. Cynthia and the wedding planners had done an incredible job transforming it into a venue fit for a grand wedding reception. Natalie couldn't pry her eyes away from string fairy lights draping the ceiling. But the smell of white lilies permeating the room transported her back to her balcony at The Empress the night Levi proposed to her, and she turned him down. It felt like a lifetime ago, and as she gave him a sidelong glance and caught him looking at her, she couldn't help but be glad he never gave up on her, and she had the sense to say yes on his sixth
Save Him 212|Runaway Bride
At the altar, Seth and Mark seemed to be way more nervous than Levi."Are you sure about this?" Mark asked for the hundredth time, and Levi gritted his teeth for the hundredth time."How many times should I tell you? I love Nat, and I want to spend the rest of my life with her.""Well, I'm just saying marriage is forever, you know." Mark dabbed his forehead with his handkerchief."Why are you sweating? It's not even your wedding," Seth said as he pulled out his own handkerchief and patted his face."Can I have some water?" Liam asked. "God, I need some water. What did that crazy Russian do to me last night?""You fell for his dare again," Mark tried to fill in the blanks for him. "He made you a Russian fuck bomb—that's what he called it. Still don't know what was in it. But you were a goner after you drank that shit, and we had to help Eden carry you back to your room at the B&B.""No wonder she's mad as fuck at me," Liam whispered. "Is she looking at me right now? Guys, I can feel he
Save Him 211|Heart Is At Ease
The weatherman had predicted strong winds and heavy rain. But Natalie's big day dawned bright and sunny. The sky was as blue as the ocean behind her house, with no cloud in sight. Amber and Colleen thought it was a good omen, and Emily, not a believer of anything really, agreed with them."You are the most beautiful bride I've ever seen," Amber said for what felt like the hundredth time since Natalie had stepped into her wedding dress.They were in one of the smaller administration rooms on the chapel's grounds, and the stylists had turned it into a makeshift dressing room."What are you talking about? I'm the only bride you've ever seen!" Natalie teased, but she really was overwhelmed by all the love her sister and friends had shown her, and she was trying so hard not to cry and ruin her makeup."Just accept the compliment already," Colleen scolded her as she fussed over the hem of Natalie's dress."Yeah, Nat, you need to learn to work on accepting compliments graciously," Emily agre
Save Him 210|Cold Feet
"Is everything okay with you two?" Colleen approached him. "I'm sensing a weird vibe. Are you guys getting cold feet?""I don't know about Nat, but I'm not," Levi replied and pushed his hands in his pockets. "How was she today? I don't know…These last two weeks, she's been so calm.""And how is that a bad thing?""Because I know Nat. A wedding is a huge, life-altering event, and she doesn't do life-altering events well. Her knee-jerk reaction is to run. I'm just scared that—Never mind.""No," Colleen refused to let him leave her with half the info. "You're scared of what?""She's too calm, Leeny. The last time she was this way was when she threw you the welcome party. The very next day, she made a run for it without telling me about the twins.""That was months ago!" Colleen reminded him. "You're overthinking this. I've seen the way Nat looks at you. She's crazy about you and your babies. She won't leave you in the lurch! Besides, where would she run to? This is her home town."Right,
Save Him 209|Midnight Rendezvous
Julian and Andrei took it upon themselves to throw Levi the biggest and craziest bachelor party Sparrow Beach had ever seen.And Levi was only happy to blame Mark for everything."What did I do? I followed your 'no bachelor party' rule to the T." His best friend held up his hands as they watched Liam, Jaxon and Matthew try to outdrink each other over a beer pong game."That's exactly why it's your fault. You didn't enforce the rule hard enough," Levi replied, his attention stolen away briefly by Julian and Andrei sipping champagne from the navel of one of the three models-slash-strippers they'd flown in for the occasion.The said model was laid out on the pool table, her half-naked body out on display for everyone to see, and Levi wondered just how Joe had allowed this debauchery to carry on at his family-friendly establishment."Seriously, Mark, as my best man, how do you think Natalie will feel about all this crap?"Ten—maybe even two years ago—this was totally his scene. But now, a
Save Him 208|One Thing Right At Least
In theory, the idea of having twins had sounded fun and appealing. But the reality was far from it, as Natalie and Levi soon learned over the next few weeks.Indeed, it was double the blessing, double the fun, and double the joy. But it was also double the work, and it didn't help that the first week after they brought them home, Juno and Mars decided to go on different sleep schedules.If she and Levi didn't have a strong support system to rely on, Natalie knew they would have lost their minds in those first few weeks.Mrs Ackerman semi-moved in with them, splitting her time between the Blue Mountains and Green Point. It was nice having her around; she was a pro at the never-ending laundry of tiny-sized human clothes and the general upkeep of the house.Levi suggested hiring a nanny full time, but Natalie wasn't sold on the idea. She wanted to be hands-on and involved in the twins' upbringing."Love, it's not working," he said after one particularly difficult night. They were running
Save Him 207|Life's Little Moments
Natalie received a clean bill of health five days after the twins' arrival, and two days later, they were all finally allowed to leave the hospital.After months of being cooped up in bed and eating terrible hospital food, she couldn't get home fast enough.She couldn't stop raving about all the stuff she'd do when they got home, like taking an actual shower and sleeping in her own bed—all the things she used to take for granted before her bed rest.Zachary and Carlos picked them up, and they spent a few minutes gazing at the twins in their double infant stroller, trying to decide who they resembled the most."I really can't tell who they look like," Carlos admitted at last."Neither can we," Levi said with a smile as he covered the twins with a light blanket and turned to Natalie. "Ready to go?"She took one last look around the ward, ensuring they had all their stuff. Satisfied everything was packed away, she nodded. "Yep, let's go home."She hooked her arm around Levi's, and he pus
Save Him 206|Juno and Mars
Levi called his assistant on his way back to the hospital and cancelled all his meetings for the week."Sir," Angela said before they could hang up. "We are all thinking of you. Norah and Natalie's team are beside themselves with worry. But she's a fighter. She'll be out of the hospital in no time.""Thank you," he smiled into the phone, praying with all his heart she was right. He'd lose his mind if anything had to happen to Natalie and their twins. They'd come too far for him to lose her now, especially after everything they'd been through.After he hung up from Angela, he called Amber. She was hysterical, and it took him a long time to calm her down and assure her Natalie, and their babies were fine, and there was no need for them to drive down to Rock Union.He was immensely relieved when he found Natalie sitting up, chatting with his folks and her bestie.Now that he was back, his parents and Emily excused themselves, promising to return later to relieve him."See, I told you I'l
