For all of the men and women in our Armed Forces, thank you for your dedication, your sacrifice, and your service. You have my deepest gratitude.

 

Chelsea, I couldn’t have finished this book without you. Your friendship, wisdom, and support mean the world to me, more than I could ever say in words. Love you, friend.

 

Jaime, you’re my heroine. Thank you, so very much, for bailing me out on this one. XOXO

 

Nikki, this one’s for your grandfather. Best, name, ever.

 

To my readers, thank you, from the bottom of my heart for waiting patiently for Shade’s story. I hope you enjoy his story as much as I did writing it!

 

XOXO

—Sybil