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you. Youā€™re perfect for the job, George, because you know firsthand how hard life can beā€¦ā€

Her stomach dropped to the floor, her intestines twisting into a knot. His words meant he also knew everything about her lifeā€”about what had happened last year.

About a time she didnā€™t want to ever revisit. But knowing that he knew, knowing Dex knew, was almost more than she could bear.

That humiliating time in her life was best left where it belonged. Buried in the past. But how could you hide it from angels? Didnā€™t they know everything? See everything? Or was that only the person in charge who knew everything? And if Dex had been her guardian for almost a year, had he been sent because of what happened?

Her eyes fell to his broad chest, but Titus tipped her chin up, forcing her to look at him. ā€œGeorge, youā€™re a true warrior. And if you donā€™t know that now, you will. I promise youā€™re right for the job. With pain comes the assurance of understanding. But for the moment, I want you to remember, experience like yours will make a difference in someoneā€™s life. In many someonesā€™ lives. That much I can promise. Can I ask you to trust that? Trust me? Trust that I know what Iā€™m doing because Iā€™ve been doing it for a very long time?ā€

A hot tear slid along her cheek, one she couldnā€™t hide. ā€œOkay,ā€ she whispered. ā€œBut if I mess up someoneā€™s life, I donā€™t want it on my angel resume, because I was honest about my qualifications and they werenā€™t exactly a Heavenly fit.ā€

Titus chuckled, deep and resonant, using his thumb to wipe her tear and chuck her under her chin. ā€œNoted. So, questions? Thoughts? More misgivings?ā€

ā€œI have a million questions. I just canā€™t articulate them right now. Theyā€™re all like a big wad of chewed-up gum, stuck to my brain. I want to know everything and nothing. Does that make any sense at all?ā€

Titus winked. ā€œIt makes mad sense, George. And donā€™t you ever be afraid to ask anything of me. Never.ā€

Gulping, she nervously wrapped a strand of hair around her index finger. ā€œDex said I can stay here and be a guardian angel. Is that true?ā€

Titus winked as he pulled out a silver flask and took a long gulp before he offered some to her.

She shook her head. ā€œNo, thank you,ā€ she declined. Thatā€™s what had gotten her into this in the first place. And what the what was happening here? A head guardian angel who drank and smoked?

ā€œTell her itā€™s true, Titus,ā€ Dex coaxed.

ā€œIt is for sures. As long as you handle your assignmentsā€”some harder than others, mind youā€”you can stay here with occasional check-ins upstairs. Iā€™m sure he already told you that you donā€™t need much shuteye. I mean, you can sleep if you want, but it isnā€™t necessary. So if keeping your job and handling assignments is the goal, yeppers. You can do that.ā€

ā€œThatā€™s goodā€¦because my jobā€¦Iā€¦ā€

He nodded his curly red head, putting his hands behind his back and rocking on his gold sandals. ā€œLove it. Yep. I know. The folks at Mom and Dadā€™s really love you, too, George. Weā€™d never want to take you away from them if it can be avoided. And before you wonder why anyone would choose to leave Earth if they can stay as a guardian and keep all their earthly possessions, tooā€”because that would mean no one would ever die, right? But the truth is, not everyone can be a guardian. That aside, youā€™re a special case anyway, Georgeā€”because technically, you didnā€™t really die.ā€

ā€œRight, I get that, but if my wings are detachable, and all Iā€™m going to do is offer my help and advice, why do I have to be an angel at all? Guardian or otherwise?ā€

His smile was almost secretive. ā€œBecause there are things youā€™re going to be able to do that humans canā€™t, and they have to be monitored by your upstairs superiors to be sure theyā€™re used appropriately. Things youā€™ll see soon enough. Things that make you undeniably an angel. Also, we need people like you in our ranks, George. People with life experience.ā€

Yeah. She had loads of that. Loads of it sheā€™d prefer not to share with the people in the room.

Nibbling at her thumb, George blew out a pent-up breath. ā€œHow about the permanent wing thing. How long does it take to get permanent wings?ā€

Because if her life was any indication of the kind of guidance sheā€™d dole out, sheā€™d be slapping those temp wings on her back for eternity.

Titus smiled easy and relaxed. ā€œIt takes as long as it takes, George. Thereā€™s no rush. This isnā€™t a race. Youā€™re afforded every luxury any other angel with perm wings is, with very few exceptionsā€”like the hassle of having to take them on and off when you need to prove to a human youā€™re an angel or if you need to fly. But thatā€™s it. And the day you do get your perms? Oh, George, itā€™s magic.ā€ he said with a soft laugh of wonder. ā€œYou canā€™t even believe how magical. For right now, you should just focus on the assignment. Believe me, youā€™ll know when you get your perms. Ask Dex. He canā€”ā€ Titus quite suddenly stopped, likely realizing his mistake.

Now she stared at both of them, leaning her hip against the sofa. ā€œI thought Dexter only had temporary wings. Youā€™ve had permanent wings before, Dex? I donā€™t understandā€¦ā€

Dexter and Titus both looked at each other before Dex said from a tight jaw, ā€œItā€™s a story best left for later. I did once have permanent wings, and how I lost them is very personal.ā€

For the first time since this whole thing had gone down, George heard a bit of anger in his tone. Instantly, she reached a hand out to apologize. ā€œIā€™m sorry. I didnā€™t mean to intrudeā€”ā€

ā€œItā€™s not an intrusion,ā€ Titus insisted, his eyes bright and cheerful. ā€œItā€™s a valid question your team leader Dexter should and will explain.

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