The Ritual

In "The Chosen One," a dark standalone romance by Shantel Tessier, the story unfolds at Barrington University, home to the powerful secret society known as the Lords, who extract blood in exchange for dominance. The protagonist grapples with her privileged but predetermined life until she meets Ryat Alexander Archer, who offers her a glimpse of freedom. However, as she becomes entwined in the manipulative world of the Lords, what begins as an enticing game quickly turns into a desperate struggle for survival, leading her to question the true cost of her choices.