In a light sci-fi society where humans register and bond with shifters, low-born Ivy sacrifices everything to save Silas, a pureblood serpent shifter, only to face growing rejection and emotional hurt. When she finally chooses to replace him, the feared black dragon shifter Caelan enters her life. The story explores class prejudice, insecurity, loyalty, and self-worth as Ivy learns to stop begging for acceptance and begin making choices for herself.
