I joined the team at Jameson Force Security three months ago, and itâs one of the best decisions Iâve made. Leaving behind the Marine Corps together, my dog, Omega, and I made the cross-country trek to Pittsburgh for an exciting new career. Now I get to spend my days doing dangerous missions with my team and Omega gets to spend his days relaxing, unless there are explosives to be sniffed, and then heâs all paws on deck.
When Omegaâwho I affectionately refer to as Bubbaâsnacks on something he most definitely shouldnât have, an emergency trip to the vet introduces me to Abigail Blackburn. Sheâs a little quirky, a lot smart, and completely captivating. She also has a penchant for trouble, and when Abby makes it her own personal mission to expose the puppy-mill industry, she finds herself mixed up with unsavory characters who arenât happy with her efforts to cut into their profits.
This seedy underbelly is a dangerous place, particularly for a well-intentioned, yet somewhat naÃŊve small-town vet. What began as peaceful protests outside of local pet stores has escalated into something that threatens Abbyâs safety, and I refuse to sit by and watch her get hurt. Somehow this raven-haired beauty has gotten under my skin, and I donât hesitate to call in my teammates at Jameson to help keep her safe.
Now I find myself trying to balance my need to protect Abby while helping her successfully complete her mission, but also redirecting her focus long enough to show her that Iâve completely fallen for her. One thing is certainâthis is going to be my toughest assignment yet.