Mali-Mae Hayes, a 20-year-old combat medic, has been made part of Commander Hugo Lloyd's unit —an elite, recon team known for their precision, loyalty.
Delilah-Grace Carter nee Sutton has never wanted more than what her town offers—wide skies, early mornings at the ranch, and a community so small it notices when a porch light stays on too late. Every summer, city folk flood in looking for a curated version of her life: staged trail rides, photo-op sunsets, and a “western experience” that ends when vacation does. Delilah smiles, plays the sweetheart, and keeps her real world carefully protected.