Isela Dupree dreams only of freedom. For twelve years, she's been held as a servant by the warden of Midland Prison, the man she believes murdered her mother. Trapped in the wastelands of Midland, she has no hope of escape--until a new inmate arrives and changes everything. While visiting his sister in the parallel universe of Celio, Brendan Malone agrees to go undercover inside Midland Prison to expose the warden's corruption. The moment he sees Isela, he's mesmerized. Her strength and beauty leave him breathless, but the warden makes it clear, she's off limits. Though drawn to Brendan, Isela tries to stay away to keep him safe from the warden. But Brendan finds it increasingly difficult to resist temptation and focus on his mission. When desire overwhelms them, they discover a passion deeper than either could have imagined. Will they risk everything--even their lives--to be together?