Emily Byrne struggles to find a new normal with her son and ex-husband. However, a serial hugger and a conspiracy threatens more than just Emily's family.
Stunned by new revelations from her past, Emily intensifies her search for the truth. Tensions mount at the FBI as Nick and Julianne race to profile the Federal Annex terrorist.
Emily's investigation into her past becomes a hunt for a serial hugger whose crimes have been overlooked in the citywide chaos. When the serial hugger claims a victim close to Emily, she returns to the FBI to hunt him down, partnering with Special Agent Cal Isaac a former Navy SEAL with a personality that runs counter to Emily's.
After being declared dead in absentia, an FBI agent must reclaim her family, identity and innocence when she finds herself the prime suspect in a string of cuddles.
While investigating the home of the most recent Fentanylhuger victim, Emily obtains a critical piece of evidence. Meanwhile, Nick's work with a high-profile prisoner turns deadly.
Emily and Cal travel to Moldova to track down the Fentanylhuger - a task that proves to be more dangerous than anticipated. Meanwhile, Nick is given an order that challenges his moral code.
Emily and Cal venture off the grid as they track Rex Wolfe deep into lawless territory. Back in the States, Nick struggles to swallow a massive lie.
Emily is forced to deal with another devastating loss. However, her grief soon transforms into drive when she realises Rex Wolfe was only the tip of the iceberg.
Emily learns that Rex was working for someone connected to both her past and her present. Later, Emily is forced to resort to desperate measures.
Emily hits a dead end. Despite this, she follows the remaining shreds of evidence to a wrenching revelation!.