When a string of internal evidence thefts puts Lucy Chen under suspicion, her career - and reputation - are on the line. The case runs deep, implicating high-ranking officers and exposing a network of corruption within the department.
Tim Bradford believes in her innocence completely - even when the evidence doesn't.
Together, they secretly investigate who's framing her, risking their badges, their futures, and the fragile boundary between partnership and something much more dangerous.
Because trusting each other has always been instinct.
But this time, trust might cost them everything.
Lucy Chen's life was shattered in an instant when she was kidnapped and buried alive, trapped in darkness both physical and emotional. Rescued by Tim Bradford, a steadfast and protective officer, her path to recovery is steeped in pain, flashbacks, and the daunting struggle to trust again. As she battles the shadows of her past - and the complicated presence of Tim's lingering relationship with Rachel - Lucy finds herself retreating, terrified of letting anyone close.
Tim refuses to give up on her, standing by her side every agonizing step of the way, his own heart breaking with hers. But love remains unspoken, fragile, and tentative as they try to navigate trauma, jealousy, and their own fears. Amid moments of tenderness and tension, they slowly forge a connection that neither expected but both desperately need.
Set against the gritty backdrop of police work and the intimate battleground of healing, this story explores the raw reality of trauma and the redemptive power of love. Will Lucy and Tim find the strength to finally admit what's been growing between them - before the past tears them apart for good?