For Mallory Dodge, silence has always been her safest refuge. But as she steps into the unpredictable world of public high school for her senior year, her quiet existence is about to change.

Confronted with memories she tried to leave behind, Mallory unexpectedly reunites with Rider Stark—the childhood friend who once protected her from a harsh reality. As their connection rekindles, so do the shadows of their pasts.

Torn between staying silent or finding her voice, Mallory faces a choice that could define her future. Will she retreat into silence once more, or speak out for the love and freedom she desperately seeks?