An incredibly short story, inspired by a reddit post, of a woman who finds danger in the most common of places and her war-hero husband who has finally met his match. HEA; dual-POV TW: strong language, hints of spice, slight violence and minor injuries depicted

The edited version of this story is now available on Kindle . But this is the raw version and you are welcome to the initial chapters. Ana was the girl with the sharp tongue and sharper instincts, always five steps ahead of the world-and ten steps away from letting anyone close. Byron was the golden boy with a rugby ball in one hand and mischief in the other, wearing charm like armor and hiding feelings he never knew how to name. They grew up together, sparring through childhood and skating past something deeper. But something happened in school-something that cracked their bond and set them on paths that veered too far apart. Now, Ana is an investigative journalist with secrets buried so deep, not even her closest friends know the truth. Secrets that could cost her everything. Byron is still the life of every room, carrying a reputation for never sticking around-but he's never really taken his eyes off her. When they're drawn back into each other's lives, the sparks are instant, and the wounds are still raw. One impulsive night sets off a chain of consequences neither of them are ready for. As Ana clings to her independence and Byron tries to prove he's not the boy she once knew, old hurts threaten to ruin what little chance they have left. Will they finally confront the truth that's kept them apart for so long-or are some cracks too deep to mend?