Kennedy I stayed away. Even though it crushed me. Because that’s what he wanted. I distanced myself from the man I love. I moved on, or so I told the world. Went through the motions, and smiled when I wanted to cry. Then chaos flashes into my life, destroying everything in its path. It’s time to face facts. Lincoln Hayes is the only one I trust. The only one who keeps the nightmares at bay. Linc I love her. Thoughts of her came with every bullet that flew past my head overseas. Every night, I dream about her and what we could have had. She’s the only reason I came home. The reason I stay, even though the very sight of her is torture. After my brother died in my arms, everything changed. I’m damaged. Broken. She deserves so much more than I could ever be. I’ll forever want the life I can never have. That doesn’t mean that I won’t watch her six. Boots on the ground, active and ready. I’ll take out any threat she faces. No matter the cost… because I’m not strong enough to lose her again.

Chloe A folded up flag is all that remains. My brother lost overseas. And every single day, I face the man who walked away. The man who couldn't save him. The one I blame, even if he's not at fault. He haunts every step I take, and I can't escape. I'm not sure I can convince him to let me go. I'm definitely not strong enough to admit the truth. I never stopped loving him. Ian The sight of her holding that flag will haunt me until the day I die. One night. One mistake. One failed mission. Two families ruined forever. The right thing to do is walk away. Especially when I see rage in her eyes. She doesn’t need the trouble I’ll bring her way. There’s only one thing I’m good for. And it sure as hell doesn’t include fixing her problems. With my expertise, I can break her down and tear her apart. I just can’t put her back together again. But she’s in my blood, and I can’t let her go. She might be shattered and broken, but I never wanted her perfect. I just want her.