She doesn’t believe in love. He doesn’t believe in giving up. Lia Fernandez wants nothing to do with men—especially not someone like Luke Herrera, ROTC’s arrogant second-in-command who’s used to getting his way. But when he turns his attention to her, walking away isn’t enough. And when Charlton Reyes steps in—the only one who offers her kindness without pressure—everything becomes more complicated. Two boys. One guarded heart. And a past that refuses to stay buried. This isn’t just a love story. It’s a story about choosing who gets to stay.