SSG Cull Dempsey returns to the town he grew up in ostensibly to help get one of his men settled after a career ending injury, but he's at a crossroads himself. Due for retirement, tired of certain parts of his job and not knowing anything but the life he's led for over twenty years, he doesn't see a place for himself in the civilian world. Nor does he think he belongs anywhere near Megan Hall, a beautiful but battered woman just starting to live life on her terms. The real question he finds himself facing isn't if he can manage a life outside the military, but if he can control himself enough to keep her safe... even from him. Warning: Contains sexy soldiers with issues, hot sex, crazy sisters, family drama, a very distressing damsel, a truly evil ex and lots and lots of smartassery.