Warrior Peak Sanctuary Collection/Protective Assignment/Protective Warrior

"Protective Assignment" follows Cade Thatcher, a wounded veteran who instinctively shields a hitchhiker named River Robertson from danger, risking everything to keep her safe from a menacing cult leader. Meanwhile, "Protective Warrior" centers on psychologist Sarah Peterson, who works with traumatized veterans and faces new threats from a crime boss targeting her sanctuary, with her boss Lawson Davies urging her to take a break amidst growing personal and professional tensions. Both stories explore themes of protection, healing, and resilience in the face of danger.