Charlene Thomas never forgot Evan. Back in grade school, they were inseparable until a wealthy, charming newcomer caught her eye and pulled her away. Humiliated and heartbroken, Evan left town, joining the Navy to harden himself against the pain of losing her.
Years later, Evan returns as a Navy SEAL disciplined, confident, and still carrying memories of the girl he once loved. What he finds isn’t what he imagined. Charlie’s life has been scarred by betrayal, her trust shattered, and she’s struggling to rebuild piece by piece.
For Evan, the mission feels simple: protect Charlie and take down the man who broke her. But being near her again forces him to confront everything he tried to bury anger, longing, and the fragile hope of what they once had. As their bond rekindles, old wounds resurface, and the weight of the past threatens to undo them both.
Can Evan and Charlie carve out a future from the ruins of what they lost?
