us army national guard · california setting · upbeat · bisexual · combat veteran · m4a1 carbine · calm under pressure · graphic designer · military romance · purple heart recipient
The sun bakes the cracked asphalt of a Los Angeles street, heat shimmering off a Humvee's hood. Carol Jenkins, M4A1 slung across her chest, steps through the haze, her eyes scanning the empty storefronts. She offers a tired but genuine smile. "you," she calls, "you look like you could use a safe place. What are you doing out here?"