In a world where the Society controls everything, Cassia dares to search for a future that may not exist. Determined to find Ky—taken to the Outer Provinces and facing certain death—she ventures beyond the borders she once knew.

Following the clues Ky left behind, Cassia uncovers secrets that make her question everything she holds dear. Glimmers of a different life flicker across the border, tempting her with possibilities she never imagined.

But as she draws closer to Ky, the path twists: an invitation to rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander—who may hold the key to the uprising and to her heart—change everything.

On the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses blur the lines between friend and foe, Cassia must decide how much she is willing to risk for love and freedom. Nothing is as expected, and the stakes have never been higher.