Guilty until proven innocent
Lily never imagined she'd find herself standing face to face with one of the most infamous figures from the early 90s. As a child, she had watched the Menendez brothers' case unfold with a mix of horror and fascination-their tragic story of family secrets and the brutal killing of their parents captivated the nation, and Lily, even at a young age, felt a strange sympathy for Erik and Lyle Menendez.
Years later, after surviving a relationship that almost cost her her life, Lily moved to San Diego to rebuild from the ground up. Her grandparents helped her purchase a small piece of land, giving her a safe haven and the chance to start over before they passed away, leaving her with their legacy of hope. Determined to create a better life, Lily found purpose in her work at the local pet shelter, and within two years, she was the director, her passion for animal welfare evident in every part of her job.
When Lily and her team proposed extending their pet rehabilitation program to the nearby prison, she thought it was just another opportunity to make a difference. She didn't expect that stepping into the warden's office that day would turn her life upside down. There, in front of her, stood Erik Menendez-an enigma from her childhood, now flesh and blood before her. The moment their eyes locked, time seemed to stop. For Erik, too, it felt like the world shifted.
Now, with new evidence possibly granting Erik and Lyle a chance at freedom, Lily finds herself at a crossroads. Drawn to Erik in a way she can't fully understand, she must decide-will she step away from the danger and the unknown, or will she stand beside him, risking everything for a man the world once condemned? Her life will never be the same, and neither will her heart.
