All Chapters of Beautiful Betrayal: Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

Azerbel’s Point of View"Why are you acting like we've known each other for a long time?" I asked."You're so... comfortable with me."The words felt strange even as I said them.Genaro tilted his head.A grin slowly formed on his lips."Maybe I'm just naturally friendly."I raised a brow."From what I know, lycans aren't exactly friendly with other shifters outside their pack."I crossed my arms."That's your nature."For a second, his expression changed.Subtle.But I saw it.Like I had touched something I shouldn't have."You don't really believe that about me, do you?" he asked."That sounds a lot like judgment.""And you sound irrational," I shot back.Genaro smirked.Not offended.If anything...he looked even more entertained."Oh, Azerbel..." he said softly."You don't know how irrational I can get."A chill ran down my spine.It didn't sound like a joke.It sounded like a warning."You're crazy," I muttered.The tension in my chest tightened.He chuckled.Low.Easy."Not even

Azerbel’s Point of ViewI shouldn't have been sitting there.Every second at that table felt wrong.Like I had stepped into a place that would never accept me...and everyone could see it.Seven Alphas.Seven Lunas.Fourteen seats meant for power.For status.And then there was me.I wasn't a Luna.I didn't even have a title worth mentioning.Yet I sat beside Alpha Genaro.In the place of honor.Where every pair of eyes could find me.I would've chosen the dirty kitchen over this.At least there...no one would be watching.No one would be judging.But here?I didn't need to look up to feel it.The weight of their attention pressed against my skin.Especially hers.Luna Lorraine.I could feel her gaze without meeting it.Curious.Sharp.Trying to figure me out.How did she end up beside Alpha Genaro?The question hung in the air.Even without words.I lowered my head slightly.Pretending not to notice.I didn't have the strength for this.Not tonight.Everything already felt too heavy