" The world is what an army wife sees, every facet of it, the beautiful and the ugly. If you’re willing to see it with me.” The sparkle in Rose’s eyes was eager. “I am. I don’t want to be left behind when you go.” “And you won’t be.” Steven kissed the tip of her nose. “I won’t lie, Rosie. It’s a hard life. "

― Jennifer Ashley , Scandal And The Duchess (Mackenzies & McBrides, #6.5)