A Taste Of Betrayal の小説・ストーリー

And for defying my family's will, I had paid the price. My syndicate had dragged me into the punishment hall. Forced me into their brutal Blood Oath Reckoning, a ritual meant for traitors, not heirs. A punishment he watched from behind barred doors as I bled for choosing him. I thought I could love him forever and ever. But tonight changed everything. Ten years later, I’m going back. Back to the Hale estate. Back to reclaim the power and identity I once threw away. From this moment on, I would live my own life, and Pierce Voss would be nothing but a closed chapter.

I laughed under my breath, an ugly, bitter sound that made the driver glance back at me. He didn’t say a thing this time and I simply didn’t care. My thoughts were rabid enough, clawing, spinning like broken machinery. Frankly speaking, neither of them owed me undying loyalty and devotion. I’ve long realized that in this life, betrayal was eminent and it’s not like I was new to its cold presence. For goodness sake! I was literally sold to an auction by my own father. I know what betrayal looks like, I know what it feels like. Heck! I know what it tastes like.

~ Alice POV Betrayal doesn’t feel the way people describe it. It isn’t always loud. It isn’t always fire and screaming and shattered glass. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it feels like standing in the middle of a familiar room and realizing the walls have shifted an inch to the left… and you don’t know when it happened. That was how it felt with Iris.

Ready for whatever comes next. Because betrayal has been exposed. And what’s left… …is us.

How could you betray us like this? Shirley lowered her head and looked like she wanted to disappear on the spot. "Just yesterday Keith told me you were someone trustworthy. He insisted he was going to marry you. How could you do this to him? "Please never come to our house again. And stay away from Keith from now on!" By the time Shirley was taken away by the police, her face had gone pale. Right before leaving, she finally dropped the act and glared at me viciously. 'Keith, just wait. I'll make your life a living hell!'

hung in the air. They felt final and cold. I felt a mix of relief and dread. Victors face went pale. He didn't say anything.Isabellas eyes widened in shock. Her hand flew to her mouth. "Mom… please no…”“I've waited long for honesty. Too long for loyalty. And now I have neither " I said. My voice was steady.. My chest felt tight. "This stops here.”Victors hands clenched at his sides. I saw the battle inside him. He loved Isabella. He wanted to protect her.. He also knew I was right. He opened his mouth. Then he hesitated. He looked at Isabella. I saw the fear. Worry between them.I was sure of my decision. My hands were still shaking. I held my phone. I was ready to take the steps that would

the Alpha disclosed. “How could you?” Tala, with a quivering voice, questioned him. Knowing the gravity of his betrayal, I warned him. "This is your last day on Earth." Bardulf avoided our gazes, guilt evident. "What's your endgame?" Tala pressed. "I'd take a bullet for you, but I didn't anticipate it would come from you," I muttered to Bardulf, his betrayal piercing my heart. "You betrayed me first," he retorted, voice trembling. "Thank you for reminding me of who I am and why," I responded.

Layla choked, the bile rising in her throat as the reality of it all crashed down on her. She couldn’t hold it back, turning her head as she retched, her stomach heaving with the horror of the scene before her. Aiden watched her with a detached fascination, the twisted smile lingering on his lips. “See, Layla? This is what betrayal looks like. It rots. It decays. And you… you’re just another.”

The only person, I could bet my whole savings on, that wouldn't be smiling is Adelaide. "I'm happy you told me. It's always good to talk to a friend about these things, even if they don't have the perfect answer." He smiled his thanks and I felt sick to the stomach. Oh, no. Here I was. Lying to two people I cared about. I wasn't only going to hurt Carson, I was going to hurt Morris too. I'd never been one to get attached to anyone but now, and I had always wished I could as easily as people did, but now that it was happening, I hated that it. I hated that I was in this case. I hated that people were trusting me. I hated that others were calling me out. I hated that any decision I made, someo

But the moment Maddie walked out of the studio, the smile slipped off Olivia’s face like a silk sheet yanked away. Her hands dropped to her sides, fingers clenching. Her jaw tightened. Then, a whisper, filled with venom: “I’m going to show you how it feels to be betrayed, Maddie.” Tears slipped silently down Olivia’s cheeks, hot and angry. “You’ll feel worse than I did… two years ago.” The memory crashed into her like thunder. Her eyes darkened with quiet rage. “I’m going to show you how it feels to be betrayed, Maddie,” she muttered under her breath. “How you made me feel two years ago.”