Everything changed when war consumed the land. Annabel’s world was ripped apart when Matthew was ordered to join the front line. Knowing his potential fate, Matthew grew distant. But despite his distance, he let Annabel into his room the night before he was to leave. She had said all she wanted was to say goodbye, but as he shut the door she leaned in wrapping her arms around his neck, placing her lips on his. Mathew couldn’t help but respond to her touch. He spent his remaining hours with Annabel wrapped in his arms. Annabel stood on the balcony and watched as Matthew rode off. He took one last look back at her, wanting nothing more then to be back in his bed with her laying right beside him. Annabel stood there feeling more naked then she had been the night before.