He was trained to take down threats. Now he’s the only one standing between her and the danger closing in. Garrison “Demo” Holt walked away from the Navy SEALs—and the man he used to be. These days, he helps troubled teens find a better path, determined to leave violence in the past. Until trouble moves in next door. Katelyn Ellis has spent years staying off the radar to protect her son. Because being seen is dangerous. And someone is starting to notice. When a brutal coastal storm rips apart the fragile life she’s built, Katelyn is forced to rely on the one man she’s tried to keep at a distance. The one man who won’t back down. Garrison will do whatever it takes to keep them safe. No matter the cost. Because this isn’t just about doing what’s right anymore. It’s about protecting what matters most. And the threat coming for Katelyn isn’t going to stop. High-stakes suspense. A fiercely protective hero. And a fight for faith, family, and a future worth holding onto.