Introduction
Not Just, the Beta by Jennifer Francis unfolds a gripping tale of betrayal, lost loyalty, and a forbidden fate. Slade and Oriana, future leaders of the Highland Hills pack, are forced apart by a devastating act of coercion orchestrated by their own families. What was meant to strengthen the pack only drives Oriana to a life of exile, breaking her trust in Slade and everyone she once called family. As Oriana seeks freedom from a legacy that betrayed her, Slade uncovers the web of lies that shattered their bond, vowing to restore justice and bring Oriana back.
Driven by revenge and a longing for redemption, Slade must navigate a dangerous path, confronting his family’s betrayal while searching for Oriana, who may be more to him than he ever realized. Will he succeed in unraveling the deceptions of his past and finding a way to reunite with the one person who truly completes him?
Not just, the Beta Synopsis
Slade and Oriana, the future Alpha and Beta heirs to the Highland Hills pack, are torn apart and their lives ruined and destroyed by one act of coercion, by their own fathers. An act that their own parents, the entire Alpha unit and both their mothers also thought would bring the pack together, and create a harmonious life for both their heirs. A decision that will destroy all their lives in the end.
Oriana the future Beta find herself betrayed by not just her own mother, father and brother Hayden who has covered her position as the future Beta all her life, born just six months after she was, to take the position from her. She finds herself betrayed by the entire pack’s hierarchy including the one person she thought she could trust the most, Slade her friend and future Alpha, when he to chooses her brother over her, to be his actual Beta.
Oriana leaves the pack in order to live her life the way she wants; no longer will she be deemed unworthy or called irresponsible by anyone, no more will she live being told that Hayden would be the better choice because he’s a boy. Her life is now her own, and she does not concern herself with pack life, opts to live as a rogue out there on the other side of the country well away from those would lie and betray her.
Slade the future Alpha to the pack finds himself surrounded by lies and deception, all created by his own father and the Alpha Unit of his pack. He has lost his friend, his future Beta, only to find out he, himself, was the target of coercion by more than one. Something that rips his life apart and turns his happy world to misery. Something he now wants to find a way to extract revenge; upon those that ruined not only his life, but Oriana’s as well and for what? nothing in his eyes.
Can Slade survive the deception and turmoil that is his life, can he find a way to change the pack for the better, to unseat those who he now can no longer trusted in his eyes; his own parents, who he now deems unworthy of leadership, due to what they did to he and Oriana.
Slade will plot and plan against his own father, the entire Alpha Unit, and he will find a way to punish them for their wrong doings. All while he is trying to find a way to bring Oriana back into the pack; she is missing and he has no idea where she went; but regardless of how long it takes, he will never give up on her. Can Slade’s hopes and dreams of finding her and bringing her home become a reality?
Can Slade exact revenge on her behalf without being banished himself? Can he get the evidence to prove to Oriana that he didn’t betray her? Will she believe him? if he can ever find her and convince her to speak with him. Can he put himself in front of her on a full moon, something that has never happened? Could she be more to him than not just, the Beta.
This is a tale of why coercion is forbidden within the wolfen realm, here you will see how one decision, turns to devastation and the ruination of many lives, for not just the future Alpha and his Beta, but all those involved in the act itself. Where two worlds become vastly different as Oriana and Slade’s lives move on without each other, and how they grow and become stronger people. One living their life happy and unaware of the turmoil of the other.
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More About the Novel
Author: | Jennifer Francis |
Publisher: | Dreame |
Genre: | Romance |
Mode: | Ongoing |
Themes Explored In The Novel
Not Just, the Beta explores powerful themes of betrayal, identity, resilience, and forbidden love within a tightly-knit pack hierarchy.
- Betrayal and Deception: At the heart of Slade and Oriana’s story lies the pain of betrayal—not only from close family but also from those trusted with the pack’s future. This betrayal becomes the catalyst for the characters’ transformations, forcing each to confront the motives and manipulations of those they once revered.
- Identity and Self-Worth: Oriana’s journey highlights the struggle for personal identity in the face of societal expectations. Challenging her family’s decision, she redefines her self-worth, battling traditional gender roles and asserting her place beyond titles. Her choice to live as a rogue becomes a declaration of independence and self-respect.
- Resilience and Personal Growth: Both Oriana and Slade must rebuild their lives, facing the pain of separation and the growth that comes from adversity. While Oriana finds her own path, Slade learns hard truths about leadership and loyalty. This journey of resilience reflects the transformative power of struggle.
- Forbidden Love and Redemption: As Slade seeks to reunite with Oriana, the theme of forbidden love emerges. The bond between them goes beyond friendship and titles, suggesting a deeper, possibly destined connection. Slade’s pursuit of redemption for his part in their separation adds depth to the love story, as he seeks to prove his loyalty and restore her trust.
- Power and Consequences of Coercion: The novel also examines the dark side of coercion within hierarchical societies, where one decision ripples out to affect countless lives. The lasting impact of this coerced separation reflects the weight of authority misused and the lasting scars it can leave on future generations.
Through these themes, Not Just, the Beta presents a story about finding inner strength, redefining personal worth, and the enduring power of love and loyalty amidst betrayal and hardship.
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