In order to take care of his comrade-in-arms widow, the husband left us three and took her to have a home outside the house.

Five months pregnant, my husband, David Miller, secured approval for family relocation on base, yet he had no intention of bringing me.

"Audrey, Leah's husband died saving my life. I owe them everything."

"Just wait a little longer. In six months, I promise I'll come for you and Mom."

I waited year after year.

At first, my husband would still send letters, but then, complete radio silence.

The local scoundrel, seeing my family's vulnerability, came to force me into becoming his woman.