In the shadowed halls of the ultra-exclusive Hillcrest Academy, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks slips through the gates wearing a borrowed name and a carefully crafted lie. Desperate to escape her past, she navigates a world of marble corridors, old money, and whispered scandals-where the elite students move like they own the air itself.
But invisibility was never an option.
Three magnetic figures pull her in different directions: the golden-hearted heir who sees her soul, the shadowed rebel who recognizes her cracks, and the enigmatic queen who collects beautiful things that don't belong. As alliances form, secrets simmer, and forbidden touches ignite, the mask she's built begins to fray.
In a place where everyone has something to hide, one wrong move could destroy everything-or finally let her belong.
Atmospheric, steamy, and full of aching tension, this is a dark academia romance about lies, longing, and the dangerous thrill of being truly seen. Perfect for fans of elite boarding school drama, slow-burn heat, and tangled hearts.