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.