Zoey
I meet him at my friend's wedding.
He arrives late, but Jace sweeps me off my feet from the very first moment.
He's an Army guy, just like my late brother.
I tell myself to let go of my fears, to give what might very well be true love a chance.
But when he confesses that he's leaving for a deployment overseas in two weeks, I can't do it.
I lost my brother in combat.
I can't risk my heart in that way again, no matter how much I want to.
Jace
If I'd met the woman of my dreams one week sooner, I never would've volunteered for this deployment.
Zoey lost her brother in combat, and I can't blame her for holding back.
I'm headed on a dangerous mission, and there's always a chance I won't make it home.
I have less than two weeks before I head overseas.
I hope it's enough time to convince her I'm worth the risk.
Sweet & Steamy short story instalove romance with an alpha military hero and younger curvy woman with an HEA. NO cliffhangers. NO cheating.