Free Voluptuous Vindication by Rose Wynters Page A

by, whispering encouragements into their subconscious minds for more.
     
    It was hopeless. If humans were willing to stand up and refute their own selfish lusts and desires, the world would have a chance. They wouldn't, though, and all the Endurers could hope for now would be to protect and save the few that were innocent.
     
    “My son, you are wearied,” a voice said, in a language that could only be understood in the Heavens. “When you grieve, I grieve, too.”
     
    “Forgive me, Father,” Arch said, his voice repentant. “I don't want to sound as if I'm complaining or ungrateful. I've been blessed to be put in charge of the protection of humanity.”
     
    “There is nothing to forgive,” the voice replied. “I'm pleased with all that you have done. All that is coming to pass is not your fault. We all knew one day it would come, which was why I warned the world years ago. I'd hoped they would have heeded those warnings better, but I gave them free will for a reason.  Each soul will have to bear responsibility for the choices they made in their mortal lives. It's not your burden to carry.”
     
    “I'm concerned for Ian,” Arch said, laying his troubles out. “He's so bitter and destroyed. I'm afraid for the angel he's been ordered to care for. I'm not worried he will hurt her physically, but what about mentally? He's not the same. I'm not even sure he's ready to be put back on duty.”
     
    “You doubt the one that you selected? That's not like you, Arch. Look within yourself. That day at the castle, so many mortal years ago, you saw something in him. It convinced you he would be a true soldier of good. I sanctioned his immortality because I saw the same things. I've never known you to be wrong. Have the faith in yourself and your Endurers that I do. It won't lead you astray.”
     
    Amusement filled the unseen form's voice. “Besides, who says this came to pass for Sara's sake? Maybe she isn't the one that really needs saving.”
     
    His words startled Arch. “Do you mean she's not in danger?”
     
    “Oh, no, Sara is in mortal danger, but it didn't have to necessarily be Ian that protected her. I wanted him assigned for a reason. Never forget, Arch. Nothing happens without a reason. All things work together for good in those that believe. Even in the darkest hours, when things seem at their worst, something good is waiting just over the horizon. Sometimes we have to go through terrible times to appreciate the good. Ian won't fail you.”
     
    “Thank you, Father, for relieving my worry,” Arch replied, his voice sincere.
     
    “Before you head back, there's another Endurer I want to speak to you about. His life is fixing to take a turn, an unexpected one. I want you to be prepared for this.”
     
    Arch sighed, his tension returning. “I'm listening.”
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

Chapter 4
     
    Sara followed Ian into the room, her exhausted mind weary. She was relieved to be out of the elements. The arctic temperatures in Las Vegas were nearly unbearable.
     
    Ian flipped the light on. At her first sight of his penthouse suite, Sara inhaled deeply. They were standing in a marble foyer, the floor gleaming underneath the chandelier lights. Looking past him, she saw a sliding glass door that opened to a large balcony. She was willing to bet Ian had one of the best possible views of Las Vegas.
     
    Her eyes moved to his, temporarily distracted by the sheer extravagance. “This is yours?” She asked incredulously, gesturing about the elegant room. “You live here?”
     
    He stared back at her, his expression bland. Ian was cool and confident, his green eyes full of secrets that would never be shared. Everything about him spoke of power and control. Sara respected that. It wasn't often she came in contact with a male more controlled than she was. Her stomach fluttered at the thought, her body tingling in awareness of his. Her reaction was unexpected...