Beth’s life is perfect. Newly married to FBI Special Agent Nick Markov and building her career as a forensic botanist, Beth has it all. Until Nick betrays his fellow agents and abandons her. Beth is left alone to face the devastation of Nick’s lies. Grilled by the FBI, the only person who believes Beth is innocent is Nick’s boss, Assistant Director Warren Pearce. Warren’s work is demanding enough without the complication of his growing attraction to the wife of his fugitive agent. When Beth disappears, the fine line between Warren’s job and his feelings for her becomes impossible to maintain. Will Beth forgive Nick for breaking her heart? Will Warren choose the path of duty, or fight for Beth’s love? Who will survive and who will triumph?