Lexi Dean had a dream as a teenager to own her own nail salon. Not one for handouts, she did what she had to in order to see that dream come to fruition. While being paid very well as an exotic dancer, she became addicted to Instagram and a particular Recon Marine who's a regular at Wicked Ink. After working her butt of—pun absolutely intended—her business is finally up and running, complete with an apartment. Her next step is a happily-ever-after. But not with just anyone. It had to be a guy worth settling down with. She'd been holding out for him.
Devon James, former Marine Recon, business owner, tattoo enthusiast. During his life, his focus had been the military, his security business, and now raising his nephew, PJ. He was at the point in his life where he was ready to settle down. But he had more than just himself to consider. He didn't have a particular type, but trust for him was something of utmost importance. He wanted the whole family life situation, but not at his heart or PJ's expense.