Due a few days of R&R, Hudson heads to visit his best friend in Vail, Colorado. The first day, an explosion in his hotel sends the city into chaos. He's doing what he can to keep Avery safe, as this was no accident. He's not allowed to join the investigation, but being on the spot and having the training he has are huge benefits. No way will he sit by and do nothing. Especially if Avery is in trouble.

Avery has been looking forward to Hudson's visit. They are best friends, and she'd love to spend more time with him. Hell, she'd loved him since forever but didn't want to risk their special friendship by taking the relationship further. Now she regrets it, as the explosion in town is only the tip of the problem-for the terrorist realizes that Hudson caught a glimpse of him.

Now the game of cat and mouse is on, with Avery caught in the middle ...