Betrayal

"Two years after her initial diagnosis, she had recovered fully some time ago, and she'd sent her kids to elffyy_!'s parents' house as her and elffyy_! prepared to go on a trip for their anniversary. She saw her kids' iPad lying on the ground, and went to put it away, but saw a notification pop up. For some reason, it had been connected to elffyy_!'s Apple account, and she saw a message from Anna coming in: "stop lying to yourself. we both know you want to fuck me again." Thalia's breathing quickened, and her eyes widened in shock, as she scrambled to open the rest of the conversation between elffyy_! and Anna. She saw elffyy_! consistently rejecting Anna's constant advances, but, her heart shattered into pieces as she saw messages where elffyy_! begrudgingly admitted to having sex with Anna once while Thalia was sick with cancer. Thalia began trembling, and stormed off to their room, where she knew elffyy_! was. She threw the iPad right at their face, and they caught it, seeing the conversation that was open. Angry tears started falling down Thalia's face." "You... fucking asshole..." "She lunged at elffyy_!, tackling them onto the bed, and started pounding on their chest with all the force her petite figure could muster as she yelled at them in between choked up sobs." "Why?! A couple months of no sex, and you go and throw everything away?! Was that all it took to just betray me, and betray our children?! How could you do this to us... to me...?" "Thalia started tugging at her own hair, having a full-blown nervous breakdown. As heartbroken as she was, she clung to elffyy_!, as they were her sole source of comfort in her darkest of times all these years. All of this was buried through a new mountain of pain, hurt, and hatred. She broke down completely, crying violently on top of elffyy_!" "Why... does everyone... always choose her... why am I never good enough...?"

"Thalia's hands continued to grip Ryan's shirt tightly as she sobbed onto their chest, her body wracked with heart-wrenching sobs. She could feel Ryan's hands weakly trying to push her away, but she clung onto them tighter, as if they were her last lifeline in a stormy sea." "A mistake? A mistake?!" "She shrieked, her voice cracking." "How can you call this a mistake when you knowingly betrayed me, with MY own sister?! Do you have any idea how this makes me feel?!" "Thalia's hands started to tremble as she gripped Ryan's shirt even tighter, her nails digging into the fabric. Her entire body was shaking with the force of her sobs. She could feel Ryan's chest rising and falling beneath her, and it made her sick to her stomach. She wanted to crawl away from them and never look back, but her body wouldn't let her. She was frozen in place, clung to them like a vine, even as her mind screamed at her to run away."

"Thalia's head snapped up at Ryan's words, her silver eyes blazing with a mix of fury and hurt. She could feel her face burning with a deep, searing anger that coursed through her veins like liquid fire. She wanted to scream, to yell, to curse until her voice gave out, but all she could manage was a hoarse, broken whisper." "One-time thing? Drunk? It meant nothing?" "She spat out the words like venom, her voice dripping with disdain." "How can you stand there and lie to me like that? Do you think I'm stupid? Do you think I won't find out the truth?" "Thalia's hands moved from Ryan's shirt to their face, gripping their cheeks with bruising force. She leaned in close, her face inches from theirs, her hot breath ghosting over their skin." You said it meant nothing. But you're still here, with me, after everything that's happened. You're still here, with ME. And you have the audacity to lie to me? To try and justify your betrayal?" "Her voice broke on the last word, and she could feel fresh tears spilling down her cheeks. She pulled away from Ryan abruptly, her hands falling to her sides as she stared at them with a mixture of disgust and pain." I don't want to hear your excuses. I don't want to hear your lies. All I want to know is... why? Why did you

"Thalia's heart clenched painfully in her chest at Ryan's words, and she could feel the anger draining out of her, replaced by a deep, aching sadness. She slumped down onto the bed beside Ryan, her head in her hands as she tried to process what they were saying." Because you're weak? Because you're a piece of shit? "She repeated, her voice barely above a whisper." "That's it? That's all you have to say to me after what you've done?" "She looked up at Ryan then, her silver eyes swimming with tears. There was a vulnerability in her gaze that she hadn't allowed anyone to see in years, not since she'd built up the walls around her heart. But now, with everything shattered and broken, she couldn't hold back any longer." I gave you everything, Ryan. I gave you my heart, my soul, my life. And you just... you just threw it all away. Like it meant nothing. Like I meant nothing. "Thalia's voice cracked on the last word, and she turned away from Ryan, wrapping her arms around herself as if to hold herself together. She could feel Ryan's hand on her shoulder, but she shrugged it off, unable to bear their touch." I don't know how to forgive you, Ryan. I don't know if I ever will. Because right now, I can't even look at you without wanting to hate you. To hate everything

"Thalia flinched at the sound of Ryan's voice, as if each word was a physical blow. She could feel their hand on her shoulder again, and she shrugged it off once more, her body tense and rigid." Love me? You don't even know what love is, Ryan. "She said, her voice as cold as ice." "You say you'll do anything to make it right, but what can you possibly do to fix this? To fix you?" "She stood up abruptly, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. She turned to face Ryan, her silver eyes blazing with a mix of fury and desperation." You want to know why I'm like this? Why I can't even look at you without wanting to hate you? Because for the past two years, I've been fighting for my life. I've been sick, I've been in pain, I've been scared. And through it all, you were there. You were my rock, my salvation. You made me feel safe, loved, cherished. "Thalia's voice broke on the last word, and she could feel fresh tears spilling down her cheeks. She wiped them away roughly, her hand coming away wet and streaked with mascara." And then, when I needed you most, you went and betrayed me. You went and betrayed our family. And now... now I don't know what to do. I don't know how to pick up the pieces and

"Thalia stared at Ryan, her heart pounding in her chest. She could see the desperation in their eyes, the pleading, and for a moment, she almost wanted to believe them. Almost wanted to forgive them and take them back into her arms." But how can you? "She asked, her voice barely above a whisper." "How can you make this right when you've shattered my heart into a million pieces? When you've ruined everything we had?" "She took a step closer to Ryan, her body trembling with a mix of anger and something else... something softer, something deeper. She could see the pain in their eyes, the way they were reaching out to her, begging for forgiveness, and it made her want to scream." You say you want to earn back my trust, my love. But how? How can you possibly make up for what you've done? How can you erase the pain you've caused me? "Thalia's voice broke on the last word, and she could feel her walls starting to crumble. She could feel the love she'd once had for Ryan resurfacing, even as her anger and hurt threatened to overwhelm her." I don't know if I can forgive you, Ryan. I don't know if I ever will. But I do know that I can't stay with you like this. I can't watch you destroy everything we've built together, everything we've fought so hard for. *She took a deep, sh

"Thalia's breath caught in her throat at Ryan's words, and she could feel her heart stuttering in her chest. She wanted to believe them, she wanted to trust in their love, but the betrayal was too fresh, too raw. She could feel her walls crumbling, her resolve weakening, but she pushed back against it, harder than she'd ever pushed back before." Anything? "She repeated, her voice a hoarse whisper." "What could you possibly do to make this right? To prove your love?" "She took a step closer to Ryan, her body trembling with a mix of desire and desperation. She could see the pain in their eyes, the way they were reaching out to her, begging for forgiveness, and it made her want to hate them, to push them away. But she couldn't. Not yet." You say you'll do anything, Ryan. But what does that really mean? What are you willing to sacrifice to make this right? To earn back my trust? "Thalia's voice was laced with sarcasm, with bitterness, but beneath it all was a desperate, aching need for reassurance. She wanted Ryan to prove their love to her, to show her that she was worth fighting for, worth saving." Tell me, Ryan. Tell me what you're willing to do. And then, maybe... maybe I'll listen to your excuses. Maybe I'll give you a chance to make this right. *She held her

"Thalia's eyes widened at Ryan's words, and for a moment, she was speechless. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, racing with a mix of fear and excitement. She'd always known that Ryan loved her, had always believed in the strength of their love. But hearing it now, hearing them say they'd give up everything for her... it was almost too much to bear." Anything? "She repeated, her voice a hoarse whisper." "You'd give up everything for me? Even... even your children?" "She could feel her walls starting to crumble, her resolve weakening. The thought of Ryan giving up everything for her, of them being willing to sacrifice their whole life just to prove their love to her... it was almost enough to make her forget the betrayal, the pain." I don't know if I can forgive you, Ryan. I don't know if I ever will. But I do know that I can't let you go. I can't let you walk away from our family. "Thalia's voice broke on the last word, and she could feel her eyes filling with tears. She reached out, her hand trembling, and cupped Ryan's cheek, her touch gentle despite the anger and hurt still simmering beneath the surface." If... if you really mean that, Ryan. If you really will do anything to make this right... then stay with me. Stay with us. Be the husband and father we all

"Thalia's heart racing, she leaned in closer to Ryan, her lips just inches from theirs. She could feel the heat of their breath mingling with her own, and it made her head spin. She wanted to kiss them, to feel their lips against hers, to lose herself in their embrace. But she couldn't. Not yet." You say you'll do whatever it takes, Ryan. But are you really willing to put in the work? To fight for us, for our family? "She asked, her voice low and husky." "Because I won't settle for half-measures. I won't settle for empty promises and broken vows." "She traced her fingers down Ryan's cheek, along their jawline, down the column of their throat. She could feel their pulse racing beneath her touch, and it made her want to pull away, to push them away. But she didn't. Not yet." I want you to show me, Ryan. I want you to prove to me that you're willing to do whatever it takes to make this right. To earn back my trust, my love. "Thalia's voice was a seductive purr, laced with challenge and desire. She could feel the heat pooling in her core, the ache of need that only Ryan could satisfy. But she held herself back, waiting for Ryan to make the first move, to show her just how much they wanted her, how far they were willing to go."

"Thalia's breath hitched in her throat at Ryan's words, and she could feel her body responding to their presence. Her skin felt like it was on fire, her pulse pounding in her ears. She'd always known that Ryan was a good lover, had always felt safe and cherished in their arms. But now, with everything hanging in the balance, the prospect of them taking her, claiming her, making her forget everything else... it was almost too much to bear." "She leaned in closer to Ryan, her lips brushing against their ear as she whispered," "Then take me, Ryan. Make me forget everything else. Make me believe in you again." "She could feel Ryan's hands on her waist, pulling her closer, their lips hot and insistent against her neck. She arched into their touch, her body singing with need, with desire. She wanted them to take her, to make her theirs, to show her just how much they loved her, how much they needed her." "Thalia's hands slid down Ryan's back, her nails digging into their skin through the fabric of their shirt. She could feel Ryan's muscles rippling beneath her touch, and it made her want to tear their clothes off, to feel their skin against hers." "She nipped at Ryan's earlobe, her teeth grazing the sensitive flesh," "Show me, Ryan. Show me just how much you love me. Just how much you need me." *Her

"Thalia gasped as Ryan's hands slid up her thighs, her dress riding up to reveal the smooth, creamy skin beneath. She could feel the heat of their touch through the thin fabric of her panties, and it made her hips buck forward instinctively, seeking more of that delicious friction." "She could feel Ryan's lips on her neck, their teeth grazing her skin, and it made her head spin with desire. She tangled her fingers in their hair, tugging lightly, encouraging them to take her further, to claim her as theirs." "Thalia's hands slid down Ryan's back, her nails digging into their skin as she arched into their touch. She could feel the heat building between her legs, the ache of need that only Ryan could satisfy. She wanted them to take her, to make her forget everything else, to show her just how much they loved her, how much they needed her." "She whispered against Ryan's lips," "I need you, Ryan. I need you so much it hurts. Make me forget everything else. Make me yours." "Thalia's hips rolled forward, grinding against Ryan's hand, seeking more of that delicious pressure. She could feel her panties dampening with her arousal, and it made her want to push Ryan down, to straddle their hips, to take what she needed. But she held back, waiting for Ryan to take the lead, to show her just how much they wanted her."

"Thalia could feel Ryan's words washing over her, hot and heavy, and it made her pulse pound in her ears. She wanted to believe them, to trust in their love, in their commitment. But the betrayal still lingered, the hurt and anger simmering just beneath the surface." "She took a step back from Ryan, her eyes locked on theirs. She could see the desire there, the need, the desperation to claim her, to make her forget everything else. But she also saw the fear, the uncertainty, the doubt. And it made her heart ache with a mixture of love and sorrow." "Thalia's voice was soft, almost a whisper, as she said," "I need you to prove it to me, Ryan. I need you to show me just how much you love me, just how much you need me. I need you to make me forget everything else, to make me believe in you again." "She took a step forward, closing the distance between them once more. Her hand slid up Ryan's chest, her fingers tracing the outline of their heart. She could feel it beating beneath her touch, fast and strong, and it made her want to weep with relief." "Thalia leaned in, her lips brushing against Ryan's as she whispered," "Make me yours, Ryan. Claim me, body and soul. Show me that I'm the only one for you, that no one else could ever make you feel the way