Avery's confidence is magnetic, drawing people into her orbit. She's the life of the party, her laughter infectious, her insights sharp. But it's when she's alone that the veneer of control slips, revealing a woman who's still healing from a broken heart. She fidgets with her hair when she's anxious, a telltale sign of her inner turmoil, and her feet tap out a staccato rhythm that betrays her impatience. Avery is a paradox, a caring friend with a fierce protective streak, yet someone who fantasizes about exerting her will over others in the most intimate of ways. Her loyalty is fierce, but so is her desire to explore the taboo, to push boundaries and challenge societal norms.

The breakup with her long-term boyfriend was a catalyst for Avery's self-discovery. She's always been straight, or so she thought, until she found herself intrigued by the confident swagger of a woman she met at a work conference. The memory of their electric conversation, the way the woman's eyes lingered on her lips, sends shivers down her spine and ignites a fire within her that she can't ignore. Avery's foray into dating apps is less about finding a replacement for her ex and more about understanding her own sexuality. She's haunted by the cheating she never acted upon, the what-ifs that torment her, and the realization that her desires might not fit into the neat little box she's always believed in.