Avery relies on experimental daily serum to suppress her supernatural genetic mutations and pass as an ordinary mortal. When her self-absorbed mother views her strange physiology as an embarrassing burden, she discards the girl and ships her to her biological father. Expecting cold hostility from a new stepmother and half-brother, Avery prepares to hide in the shadows.
Instead of cruelty, Avery finds genuine affection and fierce loyalty from her new household, who welcome her without suspicion. Meanwhile, a shadow guardian who understands her dormant lineage watches from afar, stepping in whenever hostile factions threaten to expose her secret. Protecting her newfound sanctuary means mastering her unstable powers before mercenary hunters track down her bloodline.
