Betrayed by the One Who Claimed to Love

I’ve been hiding my relationship with Asher, the Gamma of our pack, for five years. Everyone thinks we’re just friends—my brother’s best friend and my so-called protector. But the truth? I’ve been nothing more than a placeholder while he waits for his real love, Celeste, to come back. I thought I could handle it, but after overhearing his friends laugh about it, I couldn’t ignore the truth anymore.

Now, everything’s falling apart. He still pretends like nothing’s wrong, while Celeste’s return makes me question everything. I’ve had enough, and I’m done waiting for Asher to wake up. But when I try to move on, it seems like nothing will let me go—not the lies, not my wolf, and definitely not Asher.

I thought I had control over my life, but the more I try to leave, the deeper I get dragged in. So, when Asher shows up with a pleading look in his eyes, I’m stuck. Will I walk away for good, or will I give him one last chance? Either way, I’m about to find out just how far betrayal can go.