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

Jasper leaned against my locker, looking exhausted. I shoved my books inside, trying to ignore the tension building in my chest. Things had been spiraling lately, and it felt like everything was slipping out of control.

“Mason gave up,” Jasper said quietly.

I paused. “What do you mean?”

“The hockey rematch with Ethan. He was going to win. Everyone knew it. But he just... let it go.”

I shut my locker, harder than I intended. “Why?”

Jasper shrugged. “I think it has to do with you. You’ve rejected him enough times. Maybe he didn’t want to keep fighting.”

Guilt crept in. I hadn’t expected him to back down like that. “I didn’t ask him to give up.”

“He didn’t do it for you. He did it for himself,” Jasper said, his tone certain.

I sighed, the reality of it sinking in. “And Ethan?”

Chapter 36: Finding a Summer Job