The End Begins

<h4><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Which of them is the prisoner and which one is free?</em></h4><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Bookstore owner Meryn O'Reilly and Army Captain Jesse Christensen are on opposite sides of a battle. After a series of terrorist attacks in 2053 martial law has been declared in Canada and the military has taken over. When a radical Christian group claims responsibility Jesse and his platoon are sent to Meryn's city to keep an eye on the Christians and ensure they are not stepping outside the confines of the law.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Fiery and quick-tempered Meryn chafes under the curfew and other restrictions to her freedom. Jesse is equally amused intrigued and terrified by her spirit knowing she could end up in prison if she shows defiance to the wrong soldier namely Lieutenant Gallagher.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Jesse watches out for Meryn when possible although she wants nothing to do with him. His worst fears are realized when she commits a crime he cannot protect her from. Now they both face an uncertain future and the very real threat of losing everything including their lives. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>With time running out Jesse works feverishly to convince the authorities to show leniency-and to convince Meryn that love can overcome any barrier that lies between them.</span></p>