The Kingdom in the Trees

In the controlled society of Giovane, youth and perfection aren't just expected-they're required. At 18, every citizen must marry their preordained partner, live in perfect compliance with the rules, and ensure the flawless continuation of the next generation.

The rules are unyielding:

- Romantic relationships before marriage are forbidden.
- You must arrive at the Hall of 18 before the exact hour you were born on your 18th birthday.
- Any attempt to escape or defy your arranged marriage is punishable by law.
- Your only purpose? To bear children-ensuring the cycle continues.

But there's a darker truth they never speak of: Once your parents' children are married off, they are erased from society forever-a fate that every child is taught to accept without question.

For Arya Gold, this cruel ritual was once just a distant nightmare. But now, with her 18th birthday looming, the reality of a loveless marriage and a future without her family has never felt more suffocating. Desperate for a way out, Arya runs.

And in the heart of the wild, she finds a hidden kingdom-an untouched world ruled by an enigmatic leader known only as the King. Here, among ancient trees and secrets, Arya finds a refuge she never dreamed possible-and an unexpected, irresistible attraction that threatens everything.

As Arya is torn between the past she's running from and the new life she's trying to build, she must confront her darkest fears-and embrace the possibility of a future she never thought she could have.