LIES THAT PROTECT

"I spent three years rebuilding myself after you left... only for one night to tear me apart all over again."

To the students of her campus, Reign Hidalgo is the strong, capable, and unwavering Student Council Governor who has everything under control. But behind her organized facade lies a heart that was brutally shattered three years ago-when Riel El Fierro, her first love, vanished overnight without a single word, goodbye, or explanation.

Determined to move on, Reign transformed herself, closing off her heart and surrounding herself with people who truly care-especially Ace, the dependable friend whose quiet devotion and unwavering protection slowly become her safe haven.

Just when Reign thinks she has finally put the past to rest, a major school event brings everything crashing down. Riel returns, looking at her with eyes full of guilt, desperate to explain the real reason behind his sudden disappearance. But as old feelings, confrontation, and fists collide, Reign realizes that moving on isn't as simple as she thought.

Yet, heartbreak is the least of their worries.

Unbeknownst to Reign, Riel, and Ace, a bitter enemy from the past has been lurking in the shadows, silently waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Someone close enough to be trusted, but dangerous enough to destroy everything they hold dear.

When unresolved love turns into a fight for survival, Reign is forced to confront a terrifying truth: the past doesn't just break your heart-if you aren't careful, it will take your life.