Whatever it takes, he won't lose him twice.

Emerson

Alan Graham ruined me.

Though we grew up side by side, he had everything I did and more. Parents who loved him — a legacy to his name that was more than violence. When he agreed to take us from best friends to boyfriends, I felt untouchable.

But that was just a dream. Another illusion shattered when his stupid big fist met my skull and ensured I'd never be a pilot. Seeing him across the field now means nothing. Navy beats Army.

Alan

In a life full of hot-headed mistakes, my biggest regret is Emerson Fitz. If I'd bothered to trust him, we could've been on the same side of the field. Instead, I'm staring down a line of men ready to break me if I get too close.

One day isn't enough to turn this mess around, but after three years of near misses, a summer project in Hawaii offers the perfect chance to get the love of my life back.

The Army and Navy are rivals, but Emerson treats me as the enemy. I'll pull every string — use every advantage I have. I refuse to lose him again.