She came looking for safe harbor.He offered steady ground.Callie isn't here for forever. She's here to rebuild her life, her confidence, her belief that good men still exist in a world that taught her otherwise.But tattoo shop manager Mason sees more than just someone passing through. Every shared coffee, every late-night conversation, every moment she lets her guard down reveals the fierce, funny, brilliant woman she's forgotten how to be.He never rushes. Never demands... moreShe came looking for safe harbor.He offered steady ground.Callie isn't here for forever. She's here to rebuild her life, her confidence, her belief that good men still exist in a world that taught her otherwise.But tattoo shop manager Mason sees more than just someone passing through. Every shared coffee, every late-night conversation, every moment she lets her guard down reveals the fierce, funny, brilliant woman she's forgotten how to be.He never rushes. Never demands. Just gives her space to breathe and time to heal.But healing isn't linear, and trust doesn't come with guarantees. When her past threatens to drag her back under, Callie has to keep running from what might hurt her, or stay and fight for what might save her.Because some love doesn't crash over you like a wave.Some love builds slowly, like art.Stroke by careful stroke, until suddenly you're home. less