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How much of yourself can you surrender before there is nothing left to lose?
At sixteen, Ruqayya steps into an arranged marriage to pay a debt that isn't hers. Becoming the third wife to Alhaji Usman was supposed to be the end of her dreams-a quiet sacrifice so her family could breathe.
Instead, the walls of the compound become the battleground where her youth is stripped away. Between the silent camaraderie of her co-wives and the crushing weight of her husband's cruelty, Ruqayya learns the unspoken rules of a world meant to keep her small.
Yet, surviving the compound is only the opening chapter of her story. When the fragile peace shatters, Ruqayya is thrust onto a path she never expected-one that will test the limits of her endurance, redefine her strength, and force her to discover who she is when duty no longer holds her bound.