Maar by Athena Storm

I’m a warrior, bred for combat.
She is a woman – made for love.
At first, I don’t want to go to Mars.
My life has been all about pursuing vengeance against the Coalition.
But the recent battles in this never ending war have left me broken and scarred.
My superiors command me to be healed by a doctor.
That’s where I meet Laila Conners.
Gentle. Sweet. Loving.
A beauty that I would fight to protect.
She brings me back to health.
She replenishes my body.
Saves my soul.
I crave her.
But I can’t have her.
The thirst for vengeance won’t let me stay.
She cries for me to give up my bloodlust.
I know there’s happiness in her arms.
I just need to learn to…
Lay down the sword. And lift up my love.