long-sleeved shirt and jeans, his grin revealing perfect white teeth.
Sara turned her face away from him, unable to stare at so much masculinity for too long. Finding her voice, she replied, “No, but thank you. I'll be fine without one.”
His hand slid across her back, slow and inviting as it moved to her arm. “Nonsense,” he replied firmly, gently pulling her up. “I won't take no for an answer.”
Sara closed her eyes, breathing in the woodsy scent that surrounded him. His hard, tall body was pressed to her back, his large build making her feel feminine in a way she'd never experienced. Sweet Heavens, was there nothing about him that wasn't alluring?
Her body filled with heat, only this time it wasn't a blush. It came from within, the area between her legs like molten lava. Never had she responded to someone like this, in fact, it was forbidden.
Angels weren't allowed to mate with humans, it went against one of their most elemental laws. As spiritual beings, they weren't meant for mortal actions, like sex or reproduction. The love they were to have for humanity was to be generalized, not specific. Lusting for a male was a no-no, and Sara knew it. What on earth was wrong with her?
Keeping a hand on her arm, he moved around behind her. A moment later, he held her briefcase out. “I put the folder you had out in the back pocket,” he said near her ear, his breath playing with her hair. She inhaled deeply, her body trembling. “You don't want to leave it here. I'll carry your bag for you.”
He pressed against her gently from behind, urging her to move forward with his body. Sara turned her head, forcing herself to meet his eyes again. Unprepared for the impact, her lips parted as she stared at him silently.
His eyes were a deep green, glinting in the muted, artificial lighting of the train car. They were bold as they stared down into her face, bold and full of heat. This was a man used to getting what he wanted.
Sara trembled again as her eyes fell to his firm lips, wondering what it would feel like to have them pressed to hers. It was sinful, but for the first time in her life, she lusted . It didn't matter, though. He was pure temptation, every inch of his tall frame an invitation she could never accept.
“That's him, right there,” a male voice bellowed from behind her, yanking her thoughts back to the present. “That's the pervert that was trying to get in the restroom with me.”
The man holding her looked past her before grimacing. Sliding an arm around her waist, he spun them around. “Time to go,” he muttered into her ear as he locked her to his front and darted to the door.
“Wait,” she protested, struggling against his arm. Her overloaded mind was sluggish as she tried to wrap it around everything that was happening. The sounds of pursuit were loud behind them as he navigated the doors. Releasing her, he quickly locked the last door before picking her up again and moving down the aisle.
“Stop,” she demanded, using her legs to try to lock onto a seat. “What do you think you're doing? Why are they after you? And how are you carrying me?” At her size, it should have been impossible.
He sighed as he came to stop. Releasing her waist, he spun her around, tilting her face up to his as the men banged on the door. Passengers around them were waking up and staring at them curiously. Sara blushed, hating to be the center of attention.
“I don't have time for this,” he bit out, running a hand through his hair. “Let's cut the bullshit. You're an angel, so you have to know Arch.”
He said it as a statement, waiting for her to nod. When she did, he continued quietly, “You're on an extermination list. There are demons on this train right now, their only purpose to wipe you out. Arch is fighting them, and I was sent in to get you out. If you want to live, not to mention save the mortals on this train, come with me
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