AUTHOR'S NOTE

I used to hear stories about the times before us. when people could be what they wanted to be, do what they wanted to do, and love however they loved...

I'm Leta Briar and I live in what used to be The United States of America. The tides took what used to be California long ago and the great lakes have finally dried up after 30 years of constant drought. "We wouldn't have survived if it weren't for Xavier Lilith" or at least that's what's been drilled into our minds. he's our leader, bit also so the creator of the castle system. Basically males are ranked by their blood and looks, while females are ranked on our desirability. let me tell you what that's like....