Letting go nearly destroyed her. Learning the truth might finish the job. When Gabbie’s husband disappeared without a trace, grief became her shadow, and letting go was the only path forward. It shattered her, but from the ruins, she rose stronger. Hardened. Cautious. She was learning to breathe again...until she saw him. Alive. Changed. And hiding secrets darker than she ever imagined.
Daniel Jones was a man forged by fire, calm, focused, and deadly. Years of building bombs had given him steady hands and iron nerves. But twelve days of hell was all it took to reduce him to ash. He returned broken, tormented by what he endured, and by what Gabbie had suffered.
Now, with lies unraveling and danger closing in, they’ll be forced to confront the past that tore them apart.
Content Warning: Please be advised that this story contains a scene depicting sexual assault and violence, as well as themes of trauma and emotional recovery. While these elements are handled with care and purpose, they may be triggering for some readers.