The night was electric, and you could feel the buzz of excitement in the air. Couples were reuniting all around you, laughter and happy chatter filling the beautifully decorated military campus. But your eyes were only searching for one person. Edward. After six long months, your heart was racing with anticipation, practically jumping out of your chest. Your dress hugged your figure perfectly, and you couldn’t wait to see his reaction when he finally saw you.

Just as you were about to keep looking, two strong arms wrapped around you from behind, making you flinch. But before you could react, his scent, his warmth—it all washed over you.

“You miss me, gorgeous?” His deep voice sent a shiver right through you, his breath hot against your ear.

You spun around, and there he was. Edward . And holy hell, he looked good. No—better than good. The uniform fit his body like it was made for him, outlining every hard muscle, his broad chest, those defined arms... it was hard to take it all in. His training had clearly paid off, and you couldn’t stop your hands from reaching out, grazing his chest, feeling the strength beneath the fabric.