When a mysterious proposition arrives from the seediest corner of her world, Senator Livia discovers that her seemingly emotionless marriage to Antonius hides a shocking secret—he's willing to pay a fortune for a fantasy version of her. Faced with an outrageous offer to masquerade as a high-tech sex droid in the ultimate role-play, Livia must decide whether to ignore this revelation or step into the shadows and reclaim power over her own desire. What unfolds is a deliciously provocative exploration of control, intimacy, and the gap between who we are and who our partners think we should be—all wrapped in a slick, futuristic world where nothing is quite what it seems. Get ready for a story that's equal parts thrilling power play and genuinely steamy seduction.

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Sensual, sophisticated sci-fi romance with tension simmering beneath restraint. Blend sultry R&B and electronic production with dark synthwave. Moody, dangerous, seductive—power dynamics and hidden desire. Artists like FKA twigs, The Weeknd, Grimes, and James Blake.

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