Betrayed By My Mate

"Darling, I'm home," Raven called out, wearing a bright smile as she stepped into her bedroom. However, her expression quickly shifted to one of shock as her black bag slipped off her shoulder and thudded onto the ground. Gasping in disbelief, tears welled in her eyes, cascading down her cheeks as she beheld the scene before her: her beloved mate, Zane Blackwood, entangled in bed with another woman. "What is going on here, Zane?" Raven's voice cracked with a mixture of fury and hurt as she confronted him. Zane, his body still pressed against the woman, rolled his eyes in frustration before untangling himself and shifting to the other side of the bed. Raven's shock deepened when she recognized the woman beside Zane. "Genevieve?" she exclaimed in disbelief. It was her own step-sister. Genevieve rolled her eyes in disgust and gracefully sat up on the bed, wrapping the sheets around her chest. "Hello, sister. Surprised to see me?" she sneered. Raven gulped, her heart pounding in her chest. It had been two years since she last laid eyes on Genevieve. "What are you doing here?" Raven cried out, her anger palpable. She couldn't fathom how her own stepsister could betray her in such a way. Zane scoffed in annoyance. "I thought you said you wouldn’t be back early today. What the hell are you doing here?" he retorted, his tone dripping with disdain. Raven stared at him in disbelief, pain coursing through her veins. How could he speak to her so callously after she caught him in bed with another woman, especially her stepsister? "Zane, how could you do this? How could you betray me like this?" she cried out, fresh tears streaming down her cheeks. "How could I do what?" Zane glared at her, his expression devoid of remorse. "Look, I don’t have time for your drama, Raven. As you can see, I have a beautiful woman in my bed, and we were having a good time until you barged in. So, leave!" he ordered rudely. Raven felt shock and confusion swirling within her. She stood frozen in place as Zane, naked and unashamed, got up, forcefully pushed her out of the bedroom and slammed the door shut in her face. "No, I must be dreaming" Raven muttered, cupping her cheeks in her hands as tears continued to trickle down her cheeks. It was unfathomable that Zane could treat her this way. He had always professed his love for her and vowed never to hurt her. When she left for work earlier that day, everything between them had been fine. What had suddenly changed? As she wiped away the tears staining her face, memories of her past with Zane flooded her mind. Surely, she didn't deserve to be betrayed like that. Two years ago, in the Nightshade pack, Raven was the most reviled omega due to her refusal of an arranged marriage with a wealthy Alpha king. This alliance could have greatly elevated the pack's status. However, Raven had fallen deeply in love with Zane Blackwood, a prisoner from their rival, the Silvermane pack. Zane had been accused of trespassing and spying on their territory, a grave offense punishable by death. Knowing his pack wouldn't risk rescuing him, Raven defied the elders' verdict and saved him, fleeing the pack with him. In retaliation, the Alpha kills Raven's parents, but Genevieve, her stepsister, manages to escape. Raven had grown up serving every member of the pack. She endured constant mistreatment and punishment for even the smallest errors. Her step-mother was the worst of them all. She hated her passionately. However, that did not stop Raven from avenging their deaths with the help of Zane. In one night, every member of the Nightshade pack was killed. Raven and Zane's bond grew stronger afterward, leading to their eventual marriage. Raven slowly sat by the door, tears streaming down her face, as the sounds of passionate moans emanated from their matrimonial bedroom. She covered her ears with trembling hands, unable to bear the betrayal unfolding before her. Moments later, the door unlocked, and Raven hastily rose to her feet. Zane emerged, clad in a disheveled blue shirt and black pants. Despite his appearance, his undeniable charm lingered. "Zane, how could you betray me like this after everything we have been through together?" Raven's voice wavered with emotion. Zane shrugged indifferently. "You're a failure as a mate, Raven. Two years of marriage, and still no child. I need an heir, and you've proven incapable of providing one. I'm considering taking a second mate who can fulfill that role” His words dripped with contempt. "A second mate?" Raven echoed, her shock palpable. "Yes, Genevieve will be my second mate. Do you have a problem with that?" Zane inquired, his hands tucked casually in his pockets. "Genevieve is my stepsister. How could you even consider such a thing, Zane?" Raven's voice quivered with confusion and disbelief. "Well, that's all the more reason why I'll be making her my second mate. Since she's your stepsister, you both can easily get along. You wouldn't mind, would you?" Zane chuckled dismissively, attempting to walk past Raven. But she grasped his hand firmly, halting him in his tracks. Meeting his gaze with swollen, red eyes, Raven's voice quivered with pain. "I've sacrificed everything for you, and this is how you want to repay me?" Zane scoffed, yanking his hand away from her grip. "I didn't ask you to turn your back on your pack and urge me to avenge your parents’ death. And stop acting like we're getting a divorce. I'm simply taking a second mate who would give me what you can’t, so stop being so dramatic, Raven" he spat with disgust before brushing past her. "You're so annoying," he muttered under his breath. Raven clenched her fists, gritting her teeth hard. How could Zane treat her like this after everything she had sacrificed for him? She had turned her back on her pack because she believed in their love for each other. Now, he had suddenly decided to get mated with her stepsister because she couldn’t have children. It had only been two years of trying, and he had already given up. "There's no way I'll let this happen," she muttered to herself, steeling her resolve as she pushed open the door to the bedroom and entered.