Young, small-town cop Xander James finds himself in dangerous situations. The life of a peace officer feels like you’re in a war zone some days, that’s just the job. When the lives of those he cares about are on the line, it’s a whole different story. He needs to keep his wits about him. Fighting off the urge to panic long enough to help those he loves. Thought, reasoning, and gut instinct are about all he has to operate on. He would gladly trade his life for theirs, but will he have that option?