Prologue

Alice and Finn live in a world contained by The Fence and controlled by a set of rules called The Code. But ever since they were children, they ventured beyond The Fence. Now that they are 17 it is time for The Choosing, the time when the young adults of the town are to be told who they'll marry. Alice is the town leader's daughter and Finn an orphan. Alice and Finn are best friends...but could there be something more? Could they really go against The Code?