Betrayed by My Fated Mate

The day my mate, Fabian Bailey, came to take me back to the city, I heard the Alpha of our pack mention that a wealthy Beta from the neighboring territory was coming to our village to search for his long-lost daughter. I didn’t pay much attention, focused instead on packing my belongings so I wouldn’t keep Fabian waiting. He wasn’t known for his patience.

To my surprise, he offered to help me pack this time.

That’s when a strange voice echoed in my mind:

*Don’t do it, Dana! That wealthy Beta is your father! Fabian has ulterior motives!*

*He’s planning to steal the necklace your mother left you so his mistress, Samira Cruz, can pose as you and claim your inheritance!*

*Once he takes you to the city, he’ll frame you for a crime you didn’t commit and force you to mate with his family’s Omega, a violent and unstable werewolf.*

*Ten years later, when your father finally discovers the truth, Fabian and Samira will push him off a cliff and take everything that’s rightfully yours.*

I froze, staring at Fabian, who stood before me, his usual calm demeanor suddenly unsettling.

“Dana, where were you? I’ve been waiting. Let me help you pack.”

Today, Fabian was uncharacteristically warm, even reaching for my hand to lead me inside.

*Don’t fall for his lies,* the voice warned. *He’s only acting this way because he hasn’t found your necklace yet. He’s trying to trick you into revealing where it is. Protect it at all costs.*

The necklace was the only thing my mother left me before she passed away. She said it might help me find my father, who had disappeared during a violent pack conflict years ago. Fabian and I had been mated since we were pups, and I’d never questioned his loyalty—until now.

As the voice in my head recounted the grim future that awaited me if I trusted him, I felt a chill run down my spine.

I forced a casual tone and said, “I heard the Alpha mention a wealthy Beta is coming to the village to search for his daughter. My things can wait. Maybe we should go see what’s happening.”

Fabian’s expression tightened, and his voice grew sharp. “You’re not even packed yet. Why waste time on something that has nothing to do with you? Those high-ranking wolves don’t care about someone like you. Let’s focus on getting to the city before the last car leaves.”

He paused, then added casually, “By the way, give me your mother’s necklace. I’ll keep it safe while we pack. You wouldn’t want to lose it.”

His words were smooth, but I caught the flicker of guilt in his eyes.

My heart sank. The voice was right.

I forced a smile and said, “Of course. But first, can you get the food tokens Mrs. Li owes me? You know how hard they are to come by.”

Without hesitation, Fabian turned and left.

The moment he was out of sight, I rushed