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