Protected by the SEAL - Alpha Navy Seal Romance

By Carla Parker

Daughter of a millionaire, Angela "Angie" Cross lives her whole life complying with her father's every whim, until she meets the rugged and abrasive Ty Kirk. 

Because Ty comes from a poor family, Angie's father ends their relationship, believing that Ty will never be good enough for his one and only daughter. 

Angie tries to go back to being the obedient daughter after Ty leaves her, but she finds it hard trying to date the rich boys her father picks out for her. Angie finally rebels and cuts all ties with her father. 

Trying to fill a void after finishing medical school, she volunteers for a medical mission to Somalia. As fate would have it, she meets Ty once again. 

Now a Navy SEAL officer and all grown up, Ty has changed his life around. He puts himself in harm's way for the betterment of his country. But will his mission and his job doom their relationship before it even has a chance to start?

A Standalone Short Story with No Cliffhanger! 

• Language: English
• Publisher: American Military Romance Club
• Release date: Nov 20, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386154549

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Protected by the SEAL

Chapter 1

You’d think that being the only daughter of a millionaire meant I have it easy. But that is far from the truth. As a matter of fact, it’s quite the opposite.

What’s that saying? The grass is not always greener on the other side. That’s my life in one sentence. If you were to judge me based on my father’s wealth, you’d think I didn’t have to lift a finger; however, contrary to popular belief, my father made sure I knew what it felt like to work for money.

My father made sure I understood what it was like to earn every penny. He taught me that hard work paid off. Even so, he didn’t want me to go middle-class. I also had to know how to act rich and be rich. And I was only allowed to hang out with the rich. Talk about contradiction.

I figured this out the hard way when I met this great guy a few years ago during a shopping trip the local mall.

We decided to stop by the food court for a late lunch. Without even looking at the cashier, I ordered what I wanted, paid, and waited for my food.

Oh my, Amy whispered to me after she ordered her meal. Didn’t you notice the hottie checking you out?

What hottie?

The cashier! He kept looking at you and everything, but you clearly didn’t see him checking you out! Amy was practically yelling now.

I looked over at the boy standing by the cash register. Our eyes met and it was like church bells and butterflies. I saw myself in a wedding dress; my father was walking me down the aisle. It was definitely love at first sight.

I was suddenly conscious about my movements, my facial expression, and even the way I talked. I knew he was paying close attention to me. 

Just go talk to him, Amy urged.

I don’t know what to say Amy, I kept saying. She suddenly poured my drink in the trash. Now go ask him for a refill.

I wasn’t sure what to do. I sat there and deliberated in my head.

Just go! Amy kicked me off the chair.

Okay, don’t push. I thought of all the ways I could strike up a conversation. What I would say. What my response would be.

Ummm...can I have a refill? That was the only thing I managed to blurt out towards the cute boy across the counter as I handed him my cup.

We don’t give free refills, the boy said.

Oh, I blushed and turned around to leave.

But since you’re cute, you’ll get one on the house. He quickly grabbed my cup and filled it. What’s your name? His back still turned.

Angie, yours?

Ty.

Oh. There seemed to be a long moment