Chapter 57

"Wasn't it you who had something to say to me?" Zachary turned the question back on her, catching Natasha off guard. She couldn't help but laugh softly. Then, she lifted her eyes and looked straight at him. "You've done so much for me. I really should say something," she said, pausing deliberately. Zachary's gaze flickered slightly. It was the first time Natasha had seen him look so uncertain. The contrast was almost overwhelming. "But I haven't figured out what to say yet. Perhaps I'll tell you when I do," Natasha said lightly. Of course, she deliberately left him hanging. Zachary's hands tightened into fists, his frustration obvious. Realizing his mask was slipping, he quickly schooled his expression. "It was nothing. There's no need to thank me," he said. Zachary had completely boxed himself in, and Nigel, hiding behind a tree, was frustrated. He muttered under his breath, "I told you to flirt with her, not show off how great and heroic you are!" But no matter how many che