Maze With No Escape (Ever-Against Series 3)

Being the eldest means being the first to face the world and the first to teach others how to conquer it.

For Marcella Amoret Aldana, vulnerability is not an option. Or at least, that's what she keeps telling herself.

She must remain steadfast for her family. Her strong-willed nature and relentless drive often leave her feeling isolated, misunderstood, and even unapproachable.

Marcella's independence, a trait she cultivated out of necessity, is a double-edged sword. It commands respect but builds walls. Walls that keep people out... and sometimes keep her in.

She's no stranger to failed relationships. And with every one, she's left questioning if she's "too much"-too driven, too independent, too hard to love.

Vulnerability isn't something she offers. But somehow, it keeps finding her anyway.

She feels like she is the maze itself, trapping everything inside - a maze that is draining, hard to navigate, and offers no escape.