I didn't know what they meant when they said the people closest to you will someday be the ones to betray you.

Until now.

Seeing the one man Xander trusted more than anyone standing in a room plotting his downfall has me questioning everything about life.

This was unexpected, this was the ultimate betrayal.

I stumbled back, hand clasping over my mouth to keep from making a sound. My whole body trembled, heart pounding so loudly in my chest I was sure they'd hear it through the thick walls.

Of all people. Of all the traitors in the world—why him?

I backed away from the door slowly, each step dragging...