BEYOND BETRAYAL: WAR WITHOUT END

looked around the fancy room and saw people laughing

and everyone seemed to like her. But Carrick knew the truth. She was

o. He felt awkward, and the other kids were staring at

he didn't fit in. The other kids were mean, and he felt

e clenched his jaw and tightened his fists. He

neered, a tall, muscular boy with a cruel grin, his vo

ied, his voice even, but his heart raci

d and beggar like you have to enjoy in a party meant for tru

He was alone, and the Gale family wouldn't hesitate to crush him like an i

nd like a puppet on a string. Carrick faced his half-brothe

o spat, his voice low and menacing, lik

father's weakness. You're a stain on our family's name, a bastard child who shouldn't even

leave him alone!" she demanded, her voice firm but trembling wit

on are a disgrace to our family. You're the reason our father's lost respect

ts were a bit excited as they anticipated a good show. Meanwhile Carrick's face b

. Zachary Gale, tall, muscular, handsome, with eyes cold and har

For now, he's still a Gale," he muttered, before turning and disa

nd on her son's arm. "I'm sorry, da

e knew he couldn't take much more of this life, always living in the shadows, always an

elmsman of the Gale family, and thus he commanded much respect from everyone. "Carric

t racing with anticipation. Wh

ing them like a dark cloud. Carrick felt like a specimen und

losing behind them like a trap. Zachary

re in you, a spark that can be fanned into a flame. I want

a beat. What did his fat

versee. Do this successfully and no one would e

n curiosity, this was exactly what he need - something to prove himself as a cap

ise is of great importance that even ten of your lifetime isn't en

ot throw away this opportunity you have gi

ve you." His father said, dismissing him. Carrick

Zachary brought out his mobi

will be with a driver, you have my permissio

ssure you that in two years your mother will join you and keep