In a walled city ruled by an all-powerful Algorithm that dictates every citizen's future, Enora Thorne's rare healing ability could save humanity—or get her executed. When a matchmaking error forces her into a high-profile competition for the hand of the enigmatic Alaric Vane, their growing attraction threatens to unravel everything they believe about duty, loyalty, and the regime they serve. As a deadly virus spreads beyond the city's walls and Enora's secret edges closer to discovery, the pair must decide whether to protect the Republic or risk everything for each other in this enemies-to-lovers dystopian romance.