Noble University, a school steeped in wealth, makes Nadia， feel starkly out of place. Mason, the volatile volleyball star, swings unpredictably between tormenting Nadia and showing an unsettling tenderness, igniting an unexpected attraction. Ethan, always brooding and silent, adds a layer of tension to their luxurious yet strained home life.
Her school year takes a darker turn when Nadia uncovers a scheme against one of Noble University's elites. A betrayal by someone she trusted jeopardizes her academic future. Amidst this turmoil, her father's revelation that he's transgender shatters her already fragile sense of stability, leaving her grappling with a new reality.
As her world starts to unravel, Nadia finds herself in the midst of a storm of deception at school and upheaval at home. Mason's behavior, a mix of irritation and intrigue, forces her to question her feelings. Can Nadia find her way through the chaos of her crumbling plans and unraveling family dynamics? And as the lines between friend and foe blur, can she decipher what Mason truly means to her?

Entangled with Two Rulers  is created by Lyra TaleSmith, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Entangled with Two Rulers

I managed to get Mom inside, her arm slung over my shoulder, her feet dragging against the carpet. The house was mercifully empty—Aiden and his sons were out, and Jasper was God-knows-where, probably hiding away with his computer. I didn’t have time to worry about any of them right now. I just needed to get Mom cleaned up and sober before anyone else walked in and saw her.


I guided her through the living room, her steps unsteady and her laughter trailing off into the quiet of the house. She was a mess, her eyes barely focusing as she leaned heavily on me. 


"Nadia," she slurred with a sloppy grin, trying to right herself but failing miserably. "You’re such a good girl… always taking care of me…”


Chapter 7: Secrets in The Stacks