I couldn’t put the operation or my men’s lives in danger. We were in enemy territory, after all. I decided to end the mission and go back to our base to plan out our next move.

But as I retreated, I knew one thing for certain—I would get Rosalie back.

I had to wonder, though: how would she react when she saw me again—knowing what I had intended to do to her?

Was there any way that she could ever forgive me?

And if not… what would I do?

Night after night, I ventured back to Rosalie’s ...