One is scarred externally by war, the other internally by life. Can love heal two broken people? The security contracting firm Zoe works for needs the former Ranger, Sam, and soon Zoe realizes she needs him too. Except life has taught her not to let people in as it only leads to pain in the end. Will letting Sam lead to more pain or could it be the best things she's ever done, for the both of them?

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