Pushing Up Posies by Eve Langlais

Author:Eve Langlais [Langlais, Eve]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Eve Langlais

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“Albatross?” she offered. “I get them mixed up.”

“Did you just insult me?” The man drew himself tall. Who knew green eyes could appear so cold?

“She did,” was Julio’s snicker.

Posie hastened to correct the misassumption. “No, I was not insulting him.” Not entirely true, but never admit to being rude to a customer out loud. “What are you supposed to be then? Perhaps a dove? Your wings are too big for an ostrich.”

“I am not a bird.” The very word appeared to taste sour to him.

She, on the other hand, managed the sweetest smile. “Let me try again. I’m guessing it should be obvious.” She tapped her chin. “Male harpy?”

Someone sucked in a sharp breath, and it occurred to her that she wasn’t being very nice. But there was something about this man that rubbed her wrong. He wasn’t just rude; condescension oozed from him.

Unacceptable. Being Canadian didn’t give him the right to treat her like the gum on the bottom of his shoe sticking to the pavement every time he took a step. If he couldn’t treat her with respect, then she’d show him how that felt.

By the scowl on his face, he didn’t enjoy it.

Julio turned away, and his body shook as if he were having a fit, whereas Helga appeared so stoic she might have been a statue.

A sneer pulled Mr. Seagull’s lips. “I guess I should make allowances given you’re only an ignorant human.”

“You might want to read up on the definition of ignorant,” she muttered.

“You should be kneeling in respect before me. I am an angel, descended from Heaven.” He spread his hands and raised his gaze, attempting to look beatific.

It made her giggle because it was so ridiculous. “Sure, you are.”

“You doubt my word?” His fine brows arched.

“Now she’s done it,” muttered Helga.

“Oh, shit. Fuck. I wish I was taping this,” Julio sputtered.

“You have the wings, but where’s the robe? And everyone knows angels have halos.” She circled a finger over her head.

“Not all choose to wear them.”

“Or you haven’t earned one.” The next obvious choice.

It caused him to suck in and widen his shoulders. The wings ruffled rather realistically. “As Heaven’s emissary, I am one of the most highly ranked.”

“If you say so. I still have my doubts as to the angel thing seeing as how I was always taught they were nice.” The implication was understood, and the man recoiled, while Julio outright chuckled.

“Someone really should do something about that tongue of yours. And then explain to me how it is a human can even see my wings. She shouldn’t be able to see me at all.” Mr. No-Angel glared at Julio.

Julio finally composed himself. “I’m afraid Ms. Ringwald is not into the cosplaying like you and I.” Julio winked at her. “She sees right through our shams.”

“Sees through it?” Repeated in a musing manner. No-Angel eyed her. “You think I am a human acting a part.”

“And really doing a good job staying in persona.” She gave him a thumbs-up.

Julio choked while Helga coughed and looked away.

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