When Hearts Betray

Some promises are meant to last forever. Others are broken by the heart. Coni and Çiko have been inseparable since childhood. They grew up on the same streets, attended the same schools, and shared every dream, every adventure, and every challenge. To everyone around them, they are more than friends—they are brothers. As they enter high school, they believe nothing could ever come between them. Then Lemel arrives. With her black hair, striking blue eyes, and quiet smile, she changes everything without even trying. What begins as an ordinary friendship slowly turns into something far more complicated, forcing three young hearts to face choices they never imagined. When love and loyalty collide, can friendship survive? Or are some promises destined to be broken? Always is an emotional coming-of-age novel about friendship, first love, trust, sacrifice, and the painful truth that life doesn't always give us the endings we hope for. A story that will make you smile, break your heart, and stay with you long after you turn the final page.:::writing