Ari AlvarezMy best friend, the only man of the house, our hero, is gone forever. My big brother left my mother and I tragically. I have to battle the unknown details of his death and the grief that haunts me now. I’m fearful after losing my only sibling and after escaping an abusive ex-boyfriend. I might even be a little naive, but now I’m motivated more than ever because I just finished nursing school.Then I met my brother’s best friend. He holds a mysterious darkness inside him. My faith is tested, and I’m not sure who I am anymore. All I know is...he makes sinning a beautiful thing.Danny RiderOperator Grim Reaper is what the military calls their most lethal killer. I’m selfish, and my life revolves around my career and team only, and I like it that way. My soul is pure black as a Navy SEAL. Or maybe it’s been that way my entire life. But then I met someone who threatens all of that.She’s damaging to my addictions, but she may just be the halo I didn't know I needed.Grief comes in waves...but what happens when you get dragged deeper into an ocean you're not sure you want to be saved from?