Book One : Cambodia Slade Wilson is paid to kill, not to rescue girls from brothels in the middle of a war. But when he finds her again-barefoot, shaking, holding a baby that isn't hers-walking away stops being an option. He doesn't speak her language. She doesn't know his name. The only things they share are a child, a jungle full of enemies, and the way she clings to him like he's the safest monster she's ever met. This is a dark, slow-burn romance about a mercenary who never meant to care and a woman who has every reason to fear him... and chooses him anyway. ⚠ CW: This story contains mature themes including sexual trauma, implied/attempted sexual assault, brothel settings, violence, non-graphic nudity, language barriers/miscommunication, a baby in danger, past sexual trauma, PTSD, violence, infidelity/secret relationship, and emotional dependency. Reader discretion is advised.