Chapter One

The #23 Rule of a Lady: Each one of us has a role to play. A lady's role is to love, nurture, and marry well.

Sarah is a normal twenty-year-old born and raised in a Regressive community. All young adults Sarah's age must go through match season to marry and Sarah's time has come. Determined to have some influence over her future partner, Sarah is willing to sacrifice everything for a chance at happiness with Cade, the rebellious man she desires. But Ivan lies in wait, ready to snatch Sarah up and divert her plans to match with those of his own.

**Sexual content and mild violence included.