Betrayed by the One Who Claimed to Love — Novel

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In a world where loyalty is everything, Lois is caught in a storm of betrayal, love, and family expectations. For five years, she has hidden her relationship with Asher, the charismatic Gamma of Crescent Moon pack and her brother's best friend. But when she accidentally overhears cruel laughter revealing Asher's true feelings for his ex, Celeste, the foundation of her world begins to crumble.

Asher’s charm and sweet words suddenly feel hollow, leaving Lois to question everything she thought she knew. Why does he still keep her close while chasing after someone from his past? As the tension between Celeste and Lois escalates, the stakes grow higher. Will Lois break free from this twisted love that leaves her feeling like a mere placeholder?

Faced with the prospect of an arranged marriage and the painful reality of Asher’s indifference, Lois must navigate her heart’s desires against the weight of her family's expectations. As she wrestles with her feelings, can she find the strength to reclaim her identity, or will she remain trapped in a love that was never meant to last?

Betrayed by the One Who Claimed to LoveChapter 1

For five years, I’d been in a secret relationship with Asher, the Gamma of our pack, Crescent Moon, and my older brother’s best friend. As the Beta’s younger sister, I’d grown up surrounded by pack politics, but I wasn’t directly involved. My position as a simple pack member gave me a sense of freedom, one I thought Asher valued.

Asher insisted we keep our relationship hidden to ‘protect my reputation.’ At first, I believed him—he always made it sound noble. But lately, I’d started wondering if there was more to his secrecy than he let on.

That night, I decided to surprise him. I’d overheard he was at a gathering with some of his friends, so I followed the location. As I reached the door of the private room, I froze. Their voices spilled out, loud and careless.

"Hey Asher!" someone snickered, "what’s the plan now that Celeste is back? Still keeping Lois around as your stand-in?"

My heart skipped a beat.

Another voice chimed in, laughter laced with cruelty. "Man, you’ve got guts! Pretending to love Adam’s sister while waiting for your real love to come back. I didn’t think you’d pull it off for five years!"