Chapter 1

When sixteen-year-old Dominique loses her parents in a tragic accident, she's sent to live with relatives who see her more as a burden than family. Music is the only thing that keeps her sane-until a chance encounter with Lucious Lyon changes everything. What begins as a shared love for rhythm and lyrics becomes a lifeline, as Lucious takes Dominique under his wing. In a world of ambition, betrayal, and beats, Dominique learns to find her voice-and the power that comes with it.

An Empire Fanfic