The Gate Answers

At Apex Academy, eighteen-year-old Lyra is mocked as the powerless Blank—until saving winged champion Reth awakens crystalline crimson wings. Each freely chosen kiss with Reth, Soren, Azael, or repentant bully Kael unlocks a different bloodline power, drawing affection, jealousy, danger, and spectacular transformations. Headmaster Voss secretly engineers every humiliation and trial, intending to turn Lyra into the vessel for a corrupted ancient guardian. To survive, five hearts must reject ownership and rebuild their bond as a voluntary alliance. Their victory frees the academy—but broadcasts Lyra’s existence far beyond—to six rival academies and the awakening Court of Hearts.