At elite Ashcroft College, Bid Day isn't about sisterhood. It's about selection. As sororities and fraternities open their doors, a freshman named Lila is chosen by the campus's most exclusive circle, and something ancient stirs in the mirrors. Dorian Gray, direct descendant of the original Dorian and veteran hunter of the Morbi, recognizes the warning signs too late. Desire becomes permission. Belonging becomes fuel. When a feeding draws an uninvited monster into the open, Dorian is forced to confront a chilling truth: The real threat isn't the creatures he's been fighting, it's the system teaching people to want them. But in a world where every reflection is a lie, can he trust what he sees? With the game changing and allies pulling away, Dorian realizes the cost of Bid Day may extend far beyond Ashcroft's walls. Get ready for the second chapter in this dark, thrilling saga