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 buzz of event planning was thick in the air, pulling me into a whirlwind of activity that barely left room for anything else—not even Mason's unsettling declarations. But amid all that chaos, my mother dropped a piece of news that felt more like a bombshell.


"We're expecting an addition to the family," she announced one evening, her tone a mix of bewilderment and reluctance.


I paused, the stack of promotional flyers in my hands feeling suddenly heavier. "What do you mean?"


She sighed, pouring herself a glass of water and then deciding against it. "Aiden and I—we’ve been talking about adopting for a while now. But today... well, the situation isn’t quite what they expected." Her words hung in the air, dense and ominous. 


It wasn't until afternoon that I understood what she meant.


"Nadia, you need to see this." My mother's voice cut through the commotion of our living room with an alarming note.


Chapter 27: The Arrival of Lila