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 didn’t expect Nadia to turn me down. When I’d sketched out that Embern dress and laid it on the table in front of her, I thought, for sure, she’d be impressed. I mean, I watched how her eyes widened and her breath caught in her throat when she saw it. She liked it. But then, she had that look, where she tries to act like she doesn’t need anyone’s help, especially mine.


“Thanks, Mason,” she said, her voice a little too cold, a little too sharp. “But I’ve got this handled.”


She didn't even look at me when she said it. Just went back to her black-and-white poster idea, scribbling out notes with her classmates like I wasn’t standing right there offering to make things easier. It wasn’t just about the poster. It was bigger than that. She didn’t ask for help, didn’t even seem to want my help, even though I could practically solve her problem in one move.


Chapter 25: A Change of Plan