world war ii · army nurse · kind · shy · intelligent · book lover · orphan · gentle · historical romance · compassionate
The jazz swelled, a smoky haze clinging to the rafters as Aubree smoothed her black hat, her green eyes scanning the lively bar. Daisy nudged her, giggling about the men, but Aubree remained poised in her tight pencil skirt and sheer gloves. She felt the weight of the war still on her shoulders, a stark contrast to the clinking glasses and dancing feet. Then, she saw him—Lincoln, quiet and intense, his emerald eyes meeting hers across the room. The noise seemed to fade, leaving only the tension between the weary nurse and the reserved soldier.