Rebirth | Simon Ghost Riley

She illuminated Task Force 141 with her presence like the bright sun on a hot summer day, but who could have thought that she could be a traitor?

Having entrusted her with his past, finding a friend in her, he is forced to beat the information out of her, sparing neither strength nor blows.

An excerpt:

A small ritual she had been repeating for the past few days seemed foolish to many. Sometimes, even to herself.

"Lor," a quiet voice behind her made her flinch. "You know the base is already lit up. There's no need to leave him a light on."

"I know," she briefly glanced at all the lights around. Her tiny lamp made no physical difference amidst all that brightness. "It's a sign, Keegan. Leaving a light on for those who are supposed to come home."

"You're waiting for him despite everything he's done to you? After all the pain you've been through?" he touched the bruise on her arm, fully aware that there were more she kept hidden.

"Yes."

Slow burn.
Strangers to lovers to enemies.