The Reckoning
As Matt recovers from his chemically induced collapse, Angelina, T’mari, and the inner circle begin reshaping his world—his bedroom, his political alliances, and his future.
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Post-Collapse Society
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The Aftermath
L’tani’s triumph turns instantly to panic when Matt doesn’t wake. As old loyalties clash with new biology, Angelina must decide whether to protect him, punish L’tani, or prepare for the fallout of a moment neither of them fully understood.
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The Bonding
When L’tani seeks comfort in Matt’s arms, neither anticipates the biological, emotional, and cultural storm that follows. What begins as vulnerable conversation turns into a physically and psychologically transformative experience—with consequences that ripple far beyond the bedroom.
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Life After Caste
Once nobles by name but stripped of rank, Taval Tall and Kina Thron reflect on caste, exile, and rebuilding a future in Missouri’s Freehold—with their children confronting the uncertainties and possibilities of a world without hierarchy.
Side Quest
WSJ: A Dollar Rent and the Weight of Commitment
When journalist Jeff Sykes questions the legality and values behind the Marmaduke Freehold, Matt answers with clarity, candor—and a life-altering offer that challenges everything Jeff thought he knew about freedom.
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The Sorority Seven
Julia welcomes her former sorority sisters to the Marmaduke Freehold—and immediately regrets it. As influencer energy collides with post-collapse pragmatism, Angelina lays down the law, Priya quietly observes, and the house begins testing everyone. Some came to study a culture. They didn’t realize they were stepping into one.
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A Place at the Table
In the quiet of Matt’s kitchen, T’mari meets Angelina Reyes—part friend, part gatekeeper, and wholly in charge. Over coffee and conversation, belonging begins not with permission, but with an open seat and a shared meal.