The Vile Protocol
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Last published Mon, Jan 5, 2026
Arden Vale built her life on one principle: justice is absolute. Every criminal she's put behind bars has only sharpened her reputation - and her sense of control.
Then comes Kellan Drax. Charming, dangerous, and frustratingly impossible to read, he steps into her world like a storm. He challenges everything she believes about law, loyalty, and herself.
As their paths collide, Arden is forced to question who she can trust - and how far she's willing to go when desire and danger intertwine.
Because in a world built on secrets, the truth is the most dangerous weapon of all.
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