My Beta’s Three-Year Lie, My Alpha’s Forever Truth

The day my father injected me with suppressants, Derek helped me escape.

From that day on, I became his mate.

He lavished me with the utmost care; if I asked for the moon, he'd never offer me just the stars.

Everyone envied my good fortune, and even I believed it myself.

Until three years later, on the eve of our bonding ceremony, he, who was supposed to become my mate, instead delivered me right back into my father's hands.

"I've watched her for three years and ensured she didn't escape. Our agreement is fulfilled. Now, you should betroth Olivia to me, shouldn't you?"

Olivia, my younger sister.

My father nodded in satisfaction, yet he still seemed somewhat puzzled.

"You've lived with her for three years, and you haven't developed any feelings for her at all?"

Derek let out a cold laugh.

"Feelings? Every second I spent with her made me sick. If it weren't for Olivia, I would never have feigned any affection for her."

Since Derek treated me like trash, why should I bother treating him like a human being?