Guarded from Corruption

I never thought it could happen to me.

My life was ordinary. Predictable. And as my best friend always reminded me, much too solitary.
Still, I couldn’t complain. I had a job I enjoyed. A place of my own. Hobbies. Most days, I thought I was happy.
Until the night I was taken. Drugged. Held captive and subjected to tests and exams in a strange and terrifying facility. From what I heard, it was only going to get worse, and escape seemed an impossibility.
But they didn’t know just how determined I was. They never considered I could outsmart them.
Against all odds, I escaped. The only problem? I’m still in danger, and I don’t know who I can trust to help me.
Except for one person.
Niall. My best friend’s brother. A man I like more than I should. And the man who has every reason to hate me.
I moved to Texas for a new beginning.
A new job. A new team. After three years out of the Army, I finally had a purpose again.
Then I got the call that brought my past right back to the present.
She was the last person I expected to hear from. Not after the harsh words we exchanged; words I still regret years later.
But when she asked for my help, there was never a question of going to her. And after hearing her story, I didn’t hesitate to offer my protection.
How could I not? She’s not just my little sister’s best friend—Jade’s held a piece of my heart since I met her.
Maybe I’m not the right man to be with her. But I’m the right man to protect her. And I’ll do anything to keep her safe.