The Deception (Tiger Lily Trilogy Book 2)
I tried to bury the violence I experienced by letting go and moving forward
Yet my fear and shame escalated beyond what I expected, forcing me to do the unthinkable.
Cornered and desperate, I spun a lie so enormous it demanded a heavy price.
The consequences crashed down at the most unforgiving moment.
Just as I began to climb in my life and career.
Just as Jonas and I started forging a connection that went far beyond simple companionship.
He revealed himself as so much more than a passionate lover.
He became my mentor and confidant, inviting me deeper into his world
He shared his struggles and vulnerability, and relied on me in ways that revealed the gentle, loving soul beneath his mask.
Ultimately, he offered the shelter and care I longed for.
And all of it came at the cost of something real between us.
But as I changed, I realized it was no longer enough.
Someone else stood waiting, eager to enter my life and give me what I wanted from the very start.
But nothing was as easy as it seemed.
And the man I wish I never loved wasn’t done with me.
His cruelty and resentment rose to more dangerous heights, dragging me backward, breaking my spirit.
I found myself isolated and weighed down by silence, hurting those I cared about most.
The Deception, Tiger Lily Trilogy Remastered Book 2
Dark Themes: eating disorder, body dysmorphia, physical and verbal abuse, and grief. Your experiences may differ from those portrayed in this story. There’s no harmful intent in this story. It’s written with care and respect.
