Warm This Winter. Navy Blues Duet, #2

Greg: Military Chaplain. Gay. Demisexual. Three parts of me that rarely align in others, yet define who I am. A promise to an old mission friend brings me to her-a fiery spirit crushed by betrayal. She's broken in ways no one deserves, her vulnerability raw and exposed. I meant to offer guidance, nothing more. But hearts like mine don't listen to reason. With each smile, each tear, she pulls me deeper until caring for her becomes as essential as breath itself.
Lacey: One moment, I'm planning for the future. Next, I'm abandoned in a crowded nightclub, drowning my humiliation in dangerous decisions. Then he appears-a blonde ex-military Chaplain with gentle eyes and words that heal. He needs a place to live; I need someone to remind me I'm worth fighting for. I never expected that he'd come with an attachment-one that makes me question everything I thought I wanted in love.
Dean: Running from my mother's judgment takes me straight to the one person who's always seen me clearly. Our midnight conversations about faith and identity created something deeper than friendship, something we both knew couldn't flourish within military walls. Now we're free, but there's her-beautiful, wounded, and captivating us both. Could she possibly want what we're offering? A love that defies convention?Her vengeful ex doesn't think so.
But he hasn't encountered me yet. And I protect what's mine.