When a riot breaks out at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, where Melody O'brien works as a case manager, a prisoner takes Melody hostage. The last person she expected to come to her rescue was her ex-fiance. Police officer Jordan Lakewater is shocked to find his ex-the woman who broke his heart-a hostage during a prison riot. He'll do all he can to protect her, but he's not sure he can protect his heart from a love that never died. And the danger doesn't end once the riot is under control. Gang members who escaped during the riot are coming after Jordan and Melody. In order to survive, they'll have to overcome double danger and deal with the pain of their past.