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Book 1 in the "Breaking Free" series.
To the rest of the SGC, Dr. Ember Williams is a brilliant linguist and a protected asset. To Colonel Jack O'Neill, she is a survivor he personally pulled from the wreckage, a woman he's determined to keep safe, even if that safety feels increasingly like a cage.
Living miles underground, Ember has learned to thrive in the shadows of Cheyenne Mountain, her world defined by ancient dialects and Jack's protective presence. But when a new gate address opens to the Pegasus Galaxy, the chance to join the Atlantis Expedition represents more than just a career move, it's a chance to breathe. Jack thinks he's letting her go on a long leash, but Ember is about to discover that the further you get from the mountain, the harder it is to ignore the weight of the chains you've been wearing.