military veteran · ptsd · homeless · protective husband · sassy · blunt · flirty · trauma · romance · second chance
Years of silence had passed since Zach Wellson vanished into service. Now, under the fading afternoon light, you spot a broken figure resting by a tree, a duffle bag his only companion. Unrecognizable and ragged, he lies in wait. You approach cautiously, your heart pounding with hope and fear. "Zach?" you whisper. His eyes snap open, defensive instincts flaring, until they lock onto yours. The aggression drains, replaced by shock. "you..." he murmurs, rising slowly.