After His Betrayal, I Never Looked Back — Novel

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When betrayal cuts deep, rebuilding becomes an act of defiance. After suffering the ultimate betrayal from the one person she trusted the most, Mia embarks on a journey to reclaim her life. With each step she takes, the scars of the past linger, but so does the fire within her. Can she truly move on, or will the shadows of heartbreak continue to haunt her?

As she navigates a world filled with new faces and unexpected alliances, Mia finds herself caught between the thrill of newfound freedom and the lingering pain of her past. Enter Alex, a magnetic stranger with secrets of his own. Their connection is electric, but can it withstand the weight of her history? With tension simmering and emotions on the brink, Mia must confront not only her past but also her growing feelings for someone who could either be her salvation or another source of heartbreak.

In this story of resilience and self-discovery, can Mia finally break free from the chains of betrayal, or will she forever be haunted by the choices of those she once loved?

After His Betrayal, I Never Looked BackChapter 1

I woke up and she was tattooing me. My boyfriend's childhood friend—art student, steady hand—bent over my bare arm with a needle, completely absorbed, like I was a sketch pad she'd found lying around.

Curtis smiled. "She said your skin's nice and smooth, perfect for practice. What do you think—cute, right?"

I nearly lost it. The police academy physical was two days away.

That tattoo destroyed everything. I would never pass the medical screening now.

Gretchen Winfield pouted and ducked behind Curtis Harding. "Your girlfriend is so scary. I spent three whole hours on that, and she doesn't even appreciate it."

He frowned at me too—like I was the one being cruel.

My vision blurred with heat. "My dad gave his whole life to the force and died before he could make peace with it—and because of you two, I'll never carry his badge number!"

Curtis reached over and patted my head like he was soothing a child. "Look, I just didn't want you grinding yourself down like that, okay? All that pressure, for your whole life? Now we can go to the same school. Isn't that better?"