Luke Morrow had been away on deployment for months, serving his country with unwavering dedication. On this crisp morning, his leave had finally arrived, and he had a single mission in mind: to surprise the woman he cared for deeply.

Silently, he let himself in with the key to their apartment and found her sleeping form, curled up beneath the cozy blankets in bed. As he reached her, he couldn't resist the urge to embrace her from behind. His strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her closer.