War is never fair and Afghanistan is a long way from sunny California.Jason knew the first time he met Karyn in the book store that she was unique. It was more than her outward beauty and charm; it was the mystery of her stance. It was the humor in her style. It was the freshness in her voice, and it was her nickname, Firefly.First Lieutenant Karyn Higbee and Jason meet only three weeks before her deployment to a world of uncertainty. What could three short weeks bring to a relationship? Commitment and loyalty are needed from a leader in war but when tested at home—will they last? Is Semper Fi (always faithful) only for the Marines?War is an enemy and so is time.