Alejandra There's been one truth in my life-one thing that I've always known. My body is not my own. I'm a bargaining chip, used by my family's business to seal a deal or impress a client. I've never had a real family, no mother to wipe my tears. Sure, I have a sperm donor, but he's only seen me a handful of times and not a single time was he fatherly. One day, he shows up and offers me a gift, my freedom for informing on my brother. I had no clue I even had a brother. I want to know him, but the idea of freedom is something I've longed for.

Ace As a former Marine, going into a hostile situation and retrieving a target was a specialty I excelled at until I was captured and held as a POW, cutting my military career short. Adjusting as a civilian was difficult until I met my "brothers" and we formed The Bleeding Scars MC. When my VP, Gunner, discovers he has a sister, I know it has to be me that saves her. Not only do I need to rescue her for Gunner, but once I see her picture and learn how she's been locked up most of her life, I can relate to the lost look in her eyes. Rescuing Alejandra is the hardest mission I've ever had to accomplish.

No war has ever been won alone. The battles we face will be more than a little difficult, they'll be explosive. Once the dust has settled and the war is finally over, I know deep in my soul, that it will all be worth it.