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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?

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

After they left, Marcus couldn't resist caressing my face with his large, warm palm.


"Have you forgiven them so easily? Have you forgotten how they've treated you all these years? If your heart has softened, I can take care of it for you."


Hearing this, I instead squeezed his hand, my eyes sparkling as I looked at him.


"You're overthinking it. I'm not going to kill them, but I can make their lives a living hell. Do you remember that secret? That secret can not only bring down our clan, but it can also send him straight to prison."


Hearing this, Marcus couldn't help but gently tap my head.


Once Marcus was finally at ease, our bonding ceremony finally began.


For this long-delayed ceremony, all unrelated individuals had been dismissed. Only he and I, along with his parents, remained; not another soul was present.


I walked towards him amidst a shower of flower petals and took his hand.


Chapter 12