James by Kayla Kelly

James:
A lot of the guys from my old Company have found girlfriends since our return to the civil world, but I’m not one of them.
I have no intention of joining that herd, either. I have always enjoyed my single life and I’m not complaining. Even though I can see how happy Tristan and Emily are together, I know that life is not for me. I wouldn’t know the first thing about commitment.
This big fluffy mountain dog headed in my direction. He is bounding towards me…
The woman who was chasing him comes up to us now
When she finally looks up and our eyes meet, I know I have to have her.
She is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.

Bess:
Am I dreaming? Because it sure feels like I am.
Who is this handsome hunk crouching down in front of me? Not only is he absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, but he also managed to stop Doughnut from slipping away. When he finally starts standing up again, my stomach does a complete flip.
I’m afraid I won’t be able to say a word to him. It’s like he has just walked out of my dreams. A model of my perfect man.
“This is James. We were in high school together. He disappeared for a while when he joined the Marines. Now he’s back,” Ralph explains.
Oh. That James.