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 set down the lip gloss that had finalized the work I had done to make my face look the best it had in weeks. I wasn't sure why I was trying so hard, but for the first time since moving to this house and switching schools, I had feelings of excitement twisting in my belly.


Maybe that was due to the gift box still lying on my bed. Seriously, who doesn't like getting gifts? It had to be from Ethan, which heightened the excitement even more.


I was just turning to begin working on my hair when I noticed movement in my bathroom mirror. A smile crossed my face as I saw who was standing there.


Then that smile quickly fell as I saw the look of pain on his face.


"Ethan? What's wrong?!" I asked, twisting around to get a good look at him.


He slumped against my bathroom door frame and tried to smile at me, but it looked like more of a grimace than anything.


Chapter 13: Fireflies and Butterflies