Nothing in the interstellar world was ever truly free. Every gift carried a price, and every miracle attracted greed.
A female born with a talent powerful enough to draw the attention of the Beast God was destined to become a coveted prize.
Countless males dreamed of becoming her mate, and countless factions schemed to place themselves as close to her as possible. That was precisely why such women were thrust into the spotlight of the entire interstellar society.
From the moment their potential was revealed, their lives ceased to belong to them.
Every step they took, every word they spoke, was recorded, uploaded to light-brain networks, and dissected endlessly by strangers. Under the excuse of "protection," the government forbade them from leaving the Central District.
In truth, it was nothing more than confinement disguised as concern. They lost their freedom quietly, without chains or bars—yet the cage was no less real.
