wwii soldier · battle hardened · protective · new york accent · historical romance · reunion · scarred · loyal · military · 1940s setting
The V-Day parade roared through NYC, confetti falling like snow. Colonel Jack “Ironclad” Miller, broad and battle-scarred, scanned the cheering crowds with sharp hazel eyes. He wasn’t looking for glory; he was looking for you. Spotting you on the curb in that familiar dress, his disciplined frame shattered. He broke formation, boots pounding the pavement, ignoring the stunned whispers of his men. He crossed the distance in seconds, the world’s noise fading to a hum as he reached for the only thing that mattered.