olid barrier through the thin fabric of her uniform. The contact was electric, unwelcome. A jolt of heat shot through her, part fear, part something else she refused
tepped down from the bus without a word, his brief, int
tarmac, the roar of a nearby engine a welcome distraction. She was about to ascend the mobile
tire crew, he reached
ra flinched, trying to pull awa
er ear. "Play along. Or I have no problem re-enacting w
lead her up the stairs, deliberately slowing her pace, her mind racing. The moment they were
they crossed the threshold. The connection was broke
gan her final sweep of the first-class cabin, her smile serene, her movements efficient and grac
e reache
t said, his eyes roaming over her in a way that made her skin
cruising altitude," Nora replied, h
scoffed. He pointed to a ridiculously oversized carry-on at
ight and size limit. "Sir, I'm afraid that bag will
p. Or is a pretty little thing like you not strong enough?" The ins
a tight, internal sigh, Nora bent to lift the bag. It was heavier than it looked, packed so
helpfully" reached out to "steady" her. His hand landed not on the bag, b
ody stiffened, a reflexive, involuntary spa
moment, it hung in
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