![]() ![]() “He’s very versatile,” Julian says, leading me toward the plush seats. “He drives and flies planes for you?” I ask Julian after Lucas is gone. “It’s nice to meet you too, Nora.” And turning around, he disappears into the pilot’s area at the front. “All set.” Then he looks at me, his face as expressionless as before. Instead he asks, “Is everything ready for us at the estate?” The corner of Julian’s mouth lifts in a faint smile, but he doesn’t respond to that. “I was just doing my job,” he says, his voice deep and slightly amused. His eyebrows arch a little, as though I said something that surprised him. I can’t even begin to thank you for what you did-” “Oh, I see.” I beam at the man, my smile wide and genuine. He’s the one who dragged me out of the warehouse.” “Good.” Julian keeps his arm around me, pressing me against his side when I try to step away. “We’re ready for takeoff.” An unfamiliar male voice startles me, and I let go of Julian, looking back to see the blond driver standing there, watching us with an unreadable expression on his hard face. Wrapping my arms around Julian’s waist, I hug him fiercely. I can feel the heat of his body seeping through my clothes, chasing away the memory of those awful months when I thought I’d lost him. “No, I’m fine.” Nevertheless, I enjoy Julian’s warmth as he pulls me toward him and rubs my arms for a few seconds. “Are you cold?” he asks, stepping toward me. The thought causes a shudder to run through me, and Julian notices my involuntary movement. ![]()
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