Chapter 168 Every Word–Part 1

Natalie didn't have high hopes for the weekend after their fight earlier. But promptly, at 3:00 PM, she followed Levi to his car parked in the basement and did her best to ignore the electric jolt shooting up her arm and all the way to her heart when their hands touched lightly as he held the door for her.
She'd missed him last night, and she desperately wanted him to hold her and kiss her now. But she didn't have to be psychic to know there'd be no kissing this weekend. No cuddling either. Levi was furious with her, and rightfully so. She'd blatantly lied to him. But what other choice did she have? It was either that or risk losing Colleen's trust and have her vanish again—
"Seatbelt," he said curtly, breaking through her inner turmoil.