Sin ran this city.Until Vengeance chased them out.But the parasites are still here-hiding in shadows, clinging to power. And as long as they live and breathe polluting my city, no one I care about is safe.Freedom was supposed to feel like peace.Instead, it's constant fear... and an impossible choice.The guys want to protect me, but this fight isn't just mine anymore.Lines are blurring. Enemies are multiplying.And the people I trust most?They're the ones I am afraid to lose Because when someone I love is threatened, there's nothing I won't destroy to protect themEven if it means breaking the fragile thing we're building.Even if it means breaking myself.Can I make it out this time whole? And if I do, will there be anything left for me to go back to, or will the secrets and betrayals be the downfall of us all?Betrayal & Deception is a full-length new adult romance. It is book 2 of 3 in the Vengeance City Series and does end on a cliffhanger. This is a slow to medium-burn romance with some darker elements that readers should be aware of, such as graphic violence, mature adult themes, and topics of mental health. This series features multiple love interests. Please read the trigger warnings.