Chapter One

Jane Rebecca Barnes has spent a lifetime protecting Steve Rogers.

She protected him from bullies he seemed to attract like a dog attracted fleas.

She protected him from the winters that did its best to kill him every damn year.

She protected him from her own treacherous heart that refused to see him as a brother no matter how many times her brain gave the order.

She protected him, no matter what it took, no matter what it cost. Even if it meant joining the military. Even it if meant leaving him behind. She did it all without hesitation, without question because it was Steve, and she'd do anything for him.

She loved him, and she'd be with him til the end of the line.

No matter what.