All Chapters of Beautiful Betrayal: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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Chapter 11: All Eyes On Us

Azerbel looked at Genaro suspiciously."Why are you acting like we've known each other for years?"A small smile appeared on his lips."Maybe I'm naturally friendly."She raised an eyebrow."You're a lycan.""And?""From what I know, lycans aren't exactly friendly with outsiders."Something changed in Genaro's expression.It disappeared almost immediately, but Azerbel noticed.She had touched something."You really believe that?" he asked. "That I'm exactly what people say?""Isn't it true?""That sounds a lot like judgment.""And you sound irrational."Instead of getting angry, Genaro laughed.Azerbel frowned."What?""Oh, Azerbel." His smile widened. "You have no idea how irrational I can be."A strange chill moved through her.For some reason, that didn't sound like a joke."You're crazy.""Not even close."He stepped toward the door."You'll have to know me better before you decide that.""Why would I need to know you better? You're leaving in a week. We probably won't see each oth

Chapter 12: I Was Losing Her

Genaro noticed Azerbel staring across the hall."Do you think he's going to kill me?"She blinked."What?"Genaro glanced toward the other side of the room.Azerbel followed his gaze.Guerero.He stood beside Ruby, but his eyes were fixed on them.Azerbel's chest tightened.She quickly looked away."They came here together," she said quietly. "Ruby is carrying his child. His first child."Her voice became softer."That child will be the future Alpha's heir."Genaro looked at her."And you?"Azerbel forced a small smile."I'm the mate he betrayed."For once, Genaro didn't immediately tease her.Then he sighed."That long face doesn't suit you."She frowned."What?"His gaze moved toward Ruby."She's not even prettier than you."Azerbel stared at him."Are you trying to comfort me?""No."His lips curved slightly."I'm telling the truth."She almost rolled her eyes."You're unbelievable.""I've heard that before.""You enjoy annoying people, don't you?""Only you."Azerbel looked at him.

Chapter 13: Secret That Destroyed Him

Azerbel had no business sitting at that table.Seven Alphas and seven Lunas surrounded her, each one holding a position of power.Then there was Azerbel.Sitting beside Alpha Genaro in a place of honor when she wasn't even going to become a Luna anymore.She would have preferred the kitchen.At least there, no one would be wondering why the rejected mate of Hellfire's future Alpha was sitting beside the Lycan Alpha.Azerbel could feel Luna Lorraine watching her from across the table.She didn't need to look up to know what everyone was wondering.How had Azerbel ended up beside Genaro?Genaro, of course, looked completely comfortable."Since Hellfire didn't provide anyone to guide my people during our stay," he said, "I'm fortunate Azerbel was willing to help me."Azerbel's fingers curled beneath the table.To anyone else, the words might have sounded polite.She knew better.Genaro was insulting Alpha Dave.Politely.Alpha Dave smiled."My apologies for the inconvenience, Alpha Genaro

Chapter 14: My Heart Stopped

Luna Lorraine's eyes were cold."I hate you."Ruby's chest tightened.Lorraine looked down at her stomach."There is nothing wrong with that child. The baby is innocent."Her gaze returned to Ruby."But you..."Ruby swallowed."I hope the baby grows up to be nothing like you."The words cut deeply.Ruby's hands curled at her sides."It was your son who came to me first!"Lorraine's expression changed.The music from the celebration was loud enough that no one nearby seemed to hear them.But Lorraine heard every word.Her hand struck Ruby's cheek.Ruby stumbled back."Don't you dare stand there and pretend you had no part in what happened."Ruby pressed a hand against her burning cheek.Tears filled her eyes."Guerero made his own choice!""And look what that choice cost him."Ruby froze.There was something in Lorraine's voice that she didn't understand.Something deeper than anger."What do you mean?"Lorraine didn't answer.Instead, she looked at Ruby's stomach again."Give birth to

Chapter 15: He Wants Me Banished

"Guerero was here this morning."The words hit Azerbel harder than the hangover.She stared at Genaro as he pulled on his tunic."What was he doing here? What did you tell him? Does he know I'm here?"The questions came out one after another."Calm down.""Don't tell me to calm down."Genaro sighed."He came looking for you."Azerbel's breath caught."For me?"A slow grin appeared on his face."Of course I told him you were here.""What?"She grabbed the pillow beside her, ready to throw it at him.Then she remembered who she was dealing with and slowly lowered it.She had already clawed a Lycan Alpha once.She probably shouldn't attack him again."Why would you tell him?""Because it was true."Genaro shrugged."I told him I took care of you and that you'd return when you woke up."Azerbel's frustration grew.Then Genaro added casually, "I also told him you slept in my room."Her head snapped toward him."You told him what?""That you were unconscious."Azerbel's stomach dropped."No.

Chapter 16: Bond Cracked

By the time Azerbel reached the main hall, she already knew what Guerero wanted.He wanted her gone.The warrior walking beside her slowed before they reached the doors."Azerbel."She looked at him.Mille lowered his voice."Just a warning. Guerero is furious. He wants you banished. Choose your words carefully."Azerbel's chest tightened."So he's already decided."Mille hesitated."Good luck."She gave him a small smile."Thank you."Then the doors opened.Every eye in the hall turned toward her.The other Alphas and Lunas were still there.Alpha Dave stood near the front with Luna Lorraine.Ruby was there too.And Guerero.The moment he saw Azerbel, his expression hardened."I want her banished from the pack!"His voice filled the hall.Azerbel stopped.Whispers immediately spread around her.Guerero pointed toward her."She has tarnished Hellfire's name!"Azerbel stared at him.For one painful moment, she remembered a completely different Guerero.The man who once held her close.T

Chapter 17: Become My Luna

“I reject you as my mate.”For a moment, Guerero couldn't understand what Azerbel had said.Then the bond broke.Pain exploded through his chest.He staggered backward and grabbed at his shirt as agony spread through his body.“No.”Across from him, Azerbel was suffering too.Her face had gone pale, and pain twisted through her expression.But she didn't take the words back.Guerero stared at her.This wasn't supposed to happen.He had only wanted to frighten her.He wanted Azerbel to realize what she had done.He wanted her to stop ignoring him.To remember that they were mates.To come back to him.Why wasn't she fighting for them?Why wasn't she begging him to stop the banishment?Why had she chosen to reject him instead?Then Azerbel's knees gave way.Guerero moved instinctively.“Azerbel!”But Genaro reached her first.He caught her before she hit the floor.Something inside Guerero snapped.“Put her down!”His roar filled the hall.“Put her down!”He tried to move forward, but Al

Chapter 18: Peace For One Life

“You’re giving Azerbel to Genaro?”Lorraine’s voice came out sharper than she intended.“She’s a person, Dave. Not something you hand over to another pack.”Her chest tightened.From the first time she met Genaro, something about him had bothered her.He was too relaxed.Too careless.Far too comfortable for an Alpha surrounded by people who had recently been his enemies.His father had been different.Ruthless, focused, and predictable.With the former Lycan Alpha, everyone knew exactly where they stood.Genaro was harder to read.And Lorraine was beginning to understand why.“What exactly does ‘a symbol of peace’ mean?” she asked. “Explain it to me.”Alpha Dave looked at her.“You care about Azerbel. I know that.”“Of course I care about her.”“But you need to look at this as an Alpha’s decision, not only as someone who loves her.”Lorraine’s expression hardened.“I am asking you a simple question. What does Genaro want?”Dave took a slow breath.“He chose his words carefully. He wan

Chapter 19: Alpha Who Refused to Lose

Azerbel knew someone was in her room before she opened her eyes.The room felt different.Heavy.Occupied.And somehow, she already knew she wasn't going to like whoever was standing there."What do you want?"Her voice was weak.When she opened her eyes, Genaro stood beside the bed looking completely at ease.Azerbel frowned."Get out of my room.""Good morning to you too.""You're not supposed to be here."The pain from rejecting Guerero still weighed heavily on her body. Even speaking felt exhausting.Genaro didn't seem bothered by her hostility.Instead, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small bottle filled with dark red liquid.Azerbel stared at it."Poison?""If I wanted you dead, I wouldn't need poison."His eyes moved over her."You can barely sit up. You wouldn't last a second against me."Azerbel glared at him."You're very comforting.""I try.""What is it?""A tonic."Genaro held up the bottle."It'll help your body recover from the rejection.""Pass.""You didn't

Chapter 20: Price of Staying

Something was about to break.Azerbel could feel it in the way Guerero gripped her wrist and the way Genaro stood only a few steps away, watching him.Neither Alpha looked willing to back down.If one of them lost control, this would not end with words.“Alpha Genaro, please step back,” Roland said carefully. “Nothing has been decided yet. You are still a guest here.”Genaro did not move.His eyes stayed on Guerero's hand around Azerbel's wrist.“Don't sound so sure,” Genaro said. “Ask your Alpha what has already been decided.”A cold feeling settled in Azerbel's chest.“What decision?”She tried to pull away, but Guerero tightened his grip.“You're not going anywhere.”Azerbel almost laughed.Only days ago, Guerero had wanted her gone.Now that she had rejected him, he suddenly refused to let her leave.Genaro gave a low laugh.“You were ready to throw her out, and now you're holding on to her? Did rejection scramble your head?”That was enough.Guerero snapped.Before anyone could st

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