Chapter 29: One Year Jackson *One year after the rescue – October* The ring has been burning a hole in […]

Chapter 28: Six Months Sloane *Six months later* I’m sitting on the newly expanded porch of our cabin—Jackson built an

Chapter 27: Space Jackson That night, after we’ve retrieved her belongings from the ranger station, after Mike has helped us

Chapter 26: She Came Back Jackson She’s been here for three hours, and I’m still waiting for my brain to

Chapter 25: November Sloane *November, seven weeks after the rescue* The hike to Jackson’s cabin is harder than I remember.

Chapter 24: Six Weeks Sloane *Six weeks after the rescue* I walk into the senior partner’s office on a Monday

Chapter 23: Without Her Jackson The first month without her is hell. I’ve survived a lot in my life—four tours

Chapter 22: One Month Sloane *One month later* I hate New York. I’ve been back for four weeks, and every

Chapter 21: 09:00 Jackson The helicopter arrives at exactly 09:00 hours. I hear it before I see it—the distinctive thump

Chapter 20: Last Night Sloane Our last night. I’m acutely aware of every moment, every touch, every breath. Tomorrow morning