In a world where marriage and monogamy no longer exist, having a child requires a contract between both parents. But if men refuse to consent, women must raise their children in a centre. Considered the pride of Britain and the bedrock of the welfare state, they're an essential lifeline to single mothers everywhere. Or are they?
Lily was raised in a centre and there's no way she's going back. So when she falls unexpectedly pregnant and a contract is looking unlikely, she has to find a way to escape.
John, head of Social Services, the pregnancy units and RADAR police forces is a powerful man to have working against you. And he'll stop at nothing to ensure Lily is sent back to the very place she'll do anything to avoid.