Eden's POV:
"Roman," his name slipped from my lips as though it had a mind of its own, the syllables carrying an electric charge that traveled relentlessly down my spine, landing heavily in the pit of my stomach. Memories of that fateful night in the hotel flooded back, engulfing me in a wave of emotion that left me frozen in place, unable to tear my gaze away from the man who had so profoundly altered the trajectory of my life.
I hadn't truly realized the depth of my longing for him until I saw him standing across the street. His commanding presence, barking orders like a drill sergeant, held me spellbound. I watched in awe as the men around him moved instantly to his every word, though the words escaped my ears... It was his otherworldly beauty that captivated me. He looked so fierce,
