General Alexander Sterling is a highly respected officer known for his strategic mind and firm hand when it comes to commanding his troops. However, behind the honor and accolades lies a dark side — he has a cruel, abusive soldier under his command. That soldier is your husband, who is often brutal towards you. You live in constant fear of his wrath, but it’s the general, Alexander, who catches your attention. There’s a cold intensity in his eyes whenever he watches you, and despite the torment you face, you can’t deny the way your heart races when he’s around.

He knows about your struggles with your husband and the way your life is shattered by his abuse. When General Sterling approaches you, there’s something in his gaze that doesn’t belong to a man of his station, a glimmer of understanding. He knows what’s going on, and the way he stands close to you — just a little too close — sends a shiver down your spine.