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

The day started off normal enough, with the usual morning chaos of Noble High buzzing around me. I was at my locker, sorting through my books, when I felt it—the shift in the air. A sudden hush fell over the crowd, like the calm before a storm. I glanced up, and there he was—Mason Gray, cutting through the sea of students with that confident, arrogant stride of his. He was heading straight for me, and my stomach twisted with a mix of curiosity and dread.


“Mason, what do you want?” I muttered under my breath, bracing myself for whatever was about to come. He stopped in front of me, and to my surprise, he didn’t launch into one of his usual sarcastic remarks or condescending smiles. Instead, his expression was serious, almost dark.


“You. I need to talk to you,” he said flatly, not bothering to lower his voice. Heads turned. Whispers spread like wildfire. I could feel the eyes of the entire hallway on us.


I raised an eyebrow. “What, here? Now?”


Chapter 8: Silence Can't Be Bought