In a world divided by blood, freedom comes at a price.
Aston lives on the donor side of the wall, where survival means surrendering her blood to sustain the royal elite. For those like her, escape from the slums is nearly impossible—unless you bleed for wealth or marry into privilege.
But Aston dreams of more than glittering auction balls and marrying a suitor who values her for her blood, not her heart. She wants freedom from the oppressive system and the courage to find something even more dangerous: real love.
As tensions between donors and royals mount, Aston’s determination puts her in the crosshairs of a corrupt society. Can she defy the rules without losing everything—or will the cost of rebellion be paid in her blood?
