Some people warn you about monsters. Others hide the truth about them.Veneris has always believed that people deserve a chance to be understood, even when everyone else has already judged them. So when she meets Alpha, the mysterious young man everyone seems to avoid, she sees something in him that others refuse to acknowledge.But getting close to Alpha comes with a price.His brother, Julian, warns her to stay away. Their bitter arguments hint at a past filled with pain, unanswered questions, and evidence that could change everything. Then Veneris discovers the name Mira—a girl whose story seems to be at the heart of their feud.The more Veneris tries to uncover the truth, the deeper she finds herself drawn into Alpha’s world. His kindness makes her question the rumours, but his secrets make it difficult to trust him. And the people who know the most are the very ones begging her to stop asking questions.As hidden truths begin to surface, Veneris must decide whether the boy behind the rumours is someone worth fighting for—or someone whose past could destroy everything she believes in.Because falling for Alpha might be the easiest part.Surviving the truth about him could be the hardest.