In a world where every birth requires a life in return, Mae faces an impossible choice.
Pregnant in a society strained by a global population of twenty billion, Mae knows her unborn child’s future is under threat. Governments enforce strict population control laws, and pregnant women face hostility at every turn. With rising unrest, Mae is forced to keep her pregnancy a secret, living each day in fear.
But as society fractures and violence mounts, Mae realizes she’ll have to risk everything to protect her child. With lives hanging in the balance, she must decide: how far will she go to ensure her family’s survival?
In a world where every life comes at a deadly cost, is Mae prepared to pay the price?
