Beyond Words

I fell for a man I'd never met-before I realized he was standing right in front of me.
What started as anonymous messages turned into the best part of my day.
He's funny, thoughtful, honest in a way that makes me feel truly seen.
I shouldn't be able to fall for someone I've never looked in the eyes...
but I did.

Then Lucas Hutton walked into my life. Wounded Marine.
My new boss.
Gruff, protective, carrying more kindness than he lets on. Being around him feels like safety.
Like home.
Like something solid I wasn't even looking for. What I don't realize is that the man behind the messages and the man standing in front of me are far more connected than I ever imagined. And when the truth finally comes to light, everything I thought was complicated suddenly makes sense. Because love doesn't always arrive the way you expect-
sometimes it's been there all along.