Introduction
"Somewhere between duty and doubt… I started seeing the man, not the prisoner.”


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A righteous young officer is assigned to guard a high-security prisoner — a former detective jailed after uncovering government corruption.
Their relationship begins with distrust and ideological conflict, slowly evolving into emotional connection as the officer uncovers the truth.
Themes: Justice vs Truth • System vs Morality • Trust • Emotional Imprisonment • Forbidden Bond
Officer Kael Ardyn’s first posting brings him face to face with Kairo Arden— a convicted criminal who was once one of the best detectives in the force. Kairo hates authority. Kael represents it. But the more Kael watches him, the more he realizes the man behind the bars isn’t the villain in the story. In a place where truth is dangerous and feelings are even more forbidden, one question could change everything: What if the system is lying?
"Somewhere between duty and doubt… I started seeing the man, not the prisoner.”
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Catherineb83: Story good just would have liked her not to wear a mask
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starlit_soul: The story was beautifull. I hope that every paris find her julien who heals her.
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ZaraPearl: I truly love the story, very intersting and lovely.Sebastian is a great character and yoda ..., all of it , though I expected more at the endingi5 would've been great
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laraivanic: This is completely stunning book, lots of heat and emotions and finally love with two different people who needs to earn and learn to be as one. Very great indeed!! Thank you for this, sincerely ♥️♥️
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Lynne: Very enjoyable short story good characters and they all found love n honesty.
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Talia Kendrick : Honestly I love the book. Here is how I feel about each character: Detective Kayla is an Idiot, I can't stand this lady and I feel so bad for braelyn and Phoenix because after everything they have been through it makes me angry that they have to go through this again. Sure Phoenix doesn't know about...
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