Attacked in her classroom, widowed teacher Ariel Martin's only thought is for her unborn child. When her student's brother rookieK-9 officer Tristan McKeller, and his faithful dog save her life, she can't thank him enough. She knows Tristan won't rest until she is safe, but she doesn't want him or his police colleagues digging into her dangerous past. After all, the only person who would want to hurt her is dead or is he? With her and her child's life on the line, she will have to trust Tristan with her secrets if she wants to finally get the fresh start she has been desperately seeking.