Forever Yours

Aiden

I was never one to lose control, not after being stupid when I was in my early twenties. I learned composure, stance, control. I instilled those in my son, Miles. It was something the military taught me for years.

I never expected our lives to be turned upside down. Moving to Texas was never the plan, not until things between my sister and her ex got worse to the point we feared the unexpected. So we packed things up, moved south and started a new life.

I never expected to come home from tour and walk into the bar and see her. The black haired beauty mixing drinks behind the bar. She captivated me. Mesmerized me. I needed to be by her. I felt this strong urge to get to know her, protect her, especially after witnessing a colorful asshole stroll into the bar and cause trouble.

From that day forward, I was determined to do anything and everything to make sure she was okay as well as try to get her in my bed, and maybe, just maybe, start a life, until I decided to re-enlist and go on deployment again.

We had one night. One passion filled night that changed everything. It changed more than I ever believed and I didn't realize it until I came home, this time, for good.

She's the only one that's ever made me lose control. She's the only one that's driven me close to insanity. She's the only one that's ever made me want more but she's hiding things from me. Secrets. A past. And she won't open up, not until it was almost too late.

But little does she know, no matter what happens, I'm here and I'm not going anywhere. Over my dead body.

Luna

I ran from my past. I ran from what I knew. I needed to start a new life, a quiet life, a safe life. Finding a home in Crossdale was exactly what I wanted and needed. Things were looking better. I have a job I enjoy. I was about finished with my teaching degree and was working as a sub in the local elementary school. I even met a guy that is so beyond brooding and mysterious, I can't help but be drawn and want to unlock every secret about him.

Then like always, my past catches up to me, no matter how hard I hid from it. It turned my world upside down and I slowly started to back away from the relationships I was forming with the people I considered friends.

They all knew something was wrong, but I couldn't bring myself to tell them what was going on. This is my burden to bear.

But I wanted to do something for myself and I did. One night, one beautiful night with the man that captured my eyes and heart exploded and left me partially broken and yet, happy. That was, until things got worse.

Heartache, pain, blood, and a lot of tears. Little did I know the hell I was facing could only be walked through with him by my side. I vowed to never have my past hurt him or his son, but he had other ideas and no matter what I did, he was there, watching me and making sure I was okay.

I just don't know if my heart can take the pain that was coming it's way.

At the end of the day, we both had our demons, our pasts we had to face. What we didn't know was how intermingled they were.

Maybe he was meant to be mine and I was meant to be his, forever.