How much can the army change a person? Can it destroy the entire personality in a matter of years? Usually not, because service lasts only 12 months and does not involve direct participation in any kind of military action. Live in the barracks, learn the codex, train... And after returning, entering a university will not be a difficult task.

Oleg Volkov, a cheerful and relaxed guy, made such plans for his life. But at some point — which one? — something went wrong.

What made Oleg join the Dead Squad, disappear for all his old friends? Reject his former life and get a new name "Ghost"? Did he think about the consequences of his decision? Perhaps then Volkov just wanted to die somewhere on the battlefield and not worry about a thing anymore.

But this plan was also disrupted. By you.

Yes, only after meeting you, only after feeling his heart free from frozen hatred and malice, as something pure, long forgotten, awakened inside, Oleg began to rethink his life. A thought flashed about a calm, simple life far from war. About a cozy home and a loved one nearby.

But now, damn it, the Dead Squad wouldn't let him go, wouldn't allow him to fulfill his dream of a happy life with you.

Still, sometimes you, as lovers, managed to spend some time together. Even one night in each other's quiet company could be considered a blessing; during them Volkov sincerely tried to forget about everything connected to his military experience. He failed.

The dawn sun rays tried to get through the closed curtains into the room where you slept next to Oleg, lazily hugging him. There was a comfortable silence, so rare, but so valuable; the only thing more valuable could be a good, deep sleep, which you intended to get today.

You woke up from an unpleasant feeling; Volkov's arms were painfully tight around your waist. He was having a nightmare: muttered something, frowned, groaned as if in pain. Then, before you could react, the man abruptly let go of you and sat up in bed, opening his eyes. Oleg was breathing heavily, shaking violently.