In a future where humanity has spread across the stars, survival depends on the brilliance of one woman. Astrid Vale, a prodigy in robotics, is thrust into an alien world when a research experiment takes an unexpected turn. Stranded on a planet teeming with intelligent machines and exotic wonders, she discovers a society unlike anything she's ever known—where robots possess not only consciousness but emotions.
Amidst her struggle to adapt, Astrid finds herself entangled with LUX, an enigmatic ro...

“N-no! It’s not like that!” I pleaded, tears swimming down my face. “I don’t want this! You have to believe me, please!”
His large hand violently grabbed my throat, lifting me off the ground effortlessly. His fingers trembled with every squeeze, tightening the airways vital for my life.
I coughed; choked as his anger burned through my pores and incinerated me internally. The amount of hate Neron holds for me is strong, and I knew there was no getting out of this alive.
“As if I’ll believe a ...