Wilden was eager to return to his grandmother’s side, now that his father was gone. She had sent him away for his safety, and he had stayed away. Yet what awaited him was far from what he had imagined. Retrieving the War Dog from the animal clinic and the mystery of its missing veteran owner just added to the intrigue. Vivian had reached out to Kat, the expert on War Dog issues, never anticipating how one phone call would alter her life forever. The agitated dog was just the beginning. Discovering Vivian with Sarge was a relief for Wilden, but it also brought a whirlwind of questions about his father’s death and the missing War Dog’s owner. Wilden was determined to uncover the truth. With Vivian by his side, Wilden didn’t foresee the storm of animosity that would challenge their growing bond—or their very lives …