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 swallowed hard, trying to keep my cool. “Nadia, nothing happened. I was trying to help her.”


“Help her?” She let out a bitter laugh, shaking her head in disbelief. “By putting your hands on her? That’s your idea of helping?”


I clenched my jaw, the frustration starting to bubble up. “I wasn’t—dammit, Nadia, I wasn’t touching her like that. She’s messed up. She thinks every guy wants something from her, and I was just trying to show her that not all guys are like that.”


Nadia stood up, her arms still crossed tightly over her chest, her gaze hard. “And you expect me to believe that?”


“Yes,” I said firmly, stepping closer. “Because it’s the truth.”


For a moment, we stared at each other, the tension thick in the air. I could see her struggling with her emotions, and I knew that underneath all that anger, there was something else—something that made her react like this.


Chapter 28: Lila’s Departure