Breaking the rules has fatal consequences...
Sixteen-year-old Laila has it all. She's kind, beautiful and clever - and now she's caught the attention of Ray-Ray Thompson. But since her father died, her uncle has become increasingly strict and she knows he will never approve of their relationship.
After a terrible 'accident' puts her love in hospital, Laila realises just how far her uncle will go to protect the family name. She must leave her feelings behind if she's going to survive - because in Laila's world, bringing dishonour on the family means paying the price...