Over the years, omegas have experienced a better quality of life and have even achieved more rights.

Public hospitals offer various treatments and inhibitors are distributed free of charge.

The majority of doctors working in hospitals are betas, for obvious reasons: pheromones.

As the world moves towards a new era, many things have changed, while others haven't, as they are part of nature, such as marking in an alpha-omega union.

With everything evolving, some clinics work with fertilization and insemination, as many couples face difficulties conceiving naturally. This procedure takes place when an omega enters their heat cycle, at the clinic, and fertilization is performed.

New advancements now allow omegas to work in the same environment as alphas.

A drug has also been created for alphas that can ease their rut, as it is a delicate period for them.

Even with everything slowly improving, omegas still face prejudice in a hypocritical society that prefers to blame them for their nature rather than hold both parties accountable.

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Alphas are individuals who can be born male or female, are endowed with great intelligence and strength, and if they are born dominant, things take on a whole new level—beauty is already guaranteed.

The same goes for omegas; they can be born male or female, and both can become pregnant by an alpha. They are beautiful, possess an undeniable charm, and their pheromones can drive an alpha to lose control. When marking occurs, both the alpha and the omega only sense each other's pheromones, making it impossible for others to perceive their scent.

Betas are ordinary human beings, incapable of perceiving any scent, and if they mate with an alpha, they cannot procreate.

In society, omegas are still seen as tools for procreation, and technology has made it much easier. Poorer omegas work as surrogates, which has greatly benefited prestigious families.

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Ranielly lives with his mother since his father abandoned them while she was pregnant. He doesn't know who his father is, and his mother refuses to talk about the past.

He earned a scholarship to study architecture at a prestigious university attended by the elite, the majority being alphas.

He has red hair, violet eyes, is of average height, and has fair skin. In the eyes of many, he is considered handsome, neither thin nor overweight, with a well-proportioned physique.

He possesses a gentle personality yet is very firm in his decisions and dreams of providing a better life for his mother, Mariana.

Mariana is 36 years old and a fighter, having done everything to raise her son alone. He is her greatest pride.

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"Son, wake up. Today is your first day of college."

Ranielly opens his eyes * I'm coming, Mom. Today is my first day of college, I'm so excited! I'm going to make all of Mom's struggles worthwhile.

He gets ready and listens to some advice from his mother.

Mariana * Son, don't trust those handsome alpha faces. Take your medication and keep your phone with you. Call me if anything happens.

Ranielly Mom, I'll be fine. He leaves.*

Mariana * It's so hard to accept that he's all grown up now and going out into that cruel world. But no matter what, I'll always be by his side, playing the role of both mother and father, even though that wretch abandoned me because our son is an omega. And the worst part is that Ranielly inherited all of that scoundrel's features, especially his red hair.

She takes a deep breath amidst so many emotions.

Ranielly arrives at the university and is immediately noticed for his unique appearance.

"Everyone is staring at me. It's a bit strange being here. I dare say there aren't many omegas around."

I'm pulled from my thoughts when a young man approaches and introduces himself.

"Hi, I'm Saiury. You must be an omega. I am too, and we'll be in the same class."

Ranielly smiles * Hi, I'm Ranielly. It's nice to meet someone.

Saiury * Don't mind their stares; they're just a bunch of self-centered alphas.

Ranielly He says it as if it were easy, but I feel like I'm in a huge tank of water, a small fish surrounded by sharks.

They head to class, and everything goes smoothly. At lunchtime, they eat together.

Saiury * Do you have a boyfriend or are you seeing anyone?

Ranielly *I was taken aback by the blunt question\, so I replied:* No. *He smiles and continues:* I do. I've been with him for three years. At first\, I hated him\, but we ended up getting together.

Ranielly * You started dating him when you were 15?

Saiury * Yeah, he's two years older. When I graduate, I'm going to marry him, since we've already gone way beyond just sleeping together.

Ranielly blushes * Did he mark you?

Saiury * Yeah, on my 18th birthday.

Ranielly is shocked at how openly Saiury talks about everything with such ease, considering they've just met.

The first day was uneventful. He returns home to find his mother.

Mariana * Son, tomorrow morning, after college, you have a doctor's appointment—a routine checkup. So don't take your medication today. According to the date, your heat cycle is tomorrow, and the doctor will prescribe a new medication. How was college?

Ranielly * Okay, Mom. It was good. I made a friend.

Mariana * Is he an alpha?

Ranielly smiles * No, he's an omega.

Mariana * Great! Now go take a shower so we can eat. *Ranielly goes to his room.* I know I'm overprotective\, but my fear of him getting hurt is greater. Sometimes I appear harsh\, but my motherly heart aches every time he leaves the house.

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"Eric is pressuring me to get pregnant. We've been married for five years, and he hasn't marked me because of his damn family and their outdated rules. But now I have a plan. I got some tests that say I can't conceive, so I suggested he hire an omega to have his child. That way, I solve all the problems and don't ruin my body"a body I work so hard to maintain. At the beginning of our relationship, he always made it clear that he wanted children. I never had that desire, but to marry him, I pretended.

Ray is a handsome, sophisticated omega from a good family. By marrying Eric, he brought even more prestige to the family. He's the youngest son, and his older brother is a dominant alpha who lives life sleeping around with no interest in settling down.

Eric is in his office when his secretary\, Mario\, enters. He is a beta. *Sir\, tomorrow you will be going to the School of Architecture to announce an internship opportunity for the student with the highest GPA.*

Eric * I'm aware of that. Tomorrow is also the day of the procedure at the clinic. I'm quite anxious about it.

Mario * It's good that you've come to an agreement with Mr. Ray.

Eric * Yes, although not in the way I would have liked. To have a child with a stranger... a child should be the fruit of great love.

Mario is surprised to see the cold man speak in this manner. He could separate from his partner, but he is in love with him. However, Mario knows very well how Ray keeps Eric by his side.

"It doesn't matter, sir. It will be your and Mr. Ray's child. He will assume the role of a mother, even without a biological connection. Have you already chosen the person?"

Eric replies coldly * Yes, someone who demanded a hefty sum to relinquish the child. What comforts me is knowing that Ray is willing to love the child as his own.

The next morning, Ranielly is running late for college and ends up bumping into a tall man with captivating green eyes at the university entrance.

Ranielly *I don't know what happened when that man's eyes met mine; my heart skipped a beat. All I could do was apologize.* I'm so sorry\, sir. *He nodded and walked away.*

During class\, the professor announces that a major company has opened a single\, highly paid internship position for one student. This opportunity is highly competitive\, as they only seek the very best. Most students are on edge when the professor says\,* And the selected student is... *He looks at the paper\, incredulous.* Ranielly Campos! Congratulations. Come here and collect your badge.

The others are stunned. This internship was coveted by everyone in the university, and surprisingly, the omega newcomer got it.

Ranielly I don't know how to feel, knowing I got the internship, and I'll finally be able to help my mother. I'm so surprised when Saiury congratulates me that I'm speechless. I walk up to the stage, take the badge, and to my surprise, that man appears again.

Eric * Congratulations. This man beside me is Mario; he'll be in touch with you. I look forward to working with you.

Ranielly nods and returns to his seat.

Eric *Those eyes\, a different shade\, and that hair... but those eyes...* He's pulled from his thoughts by Mario.

Mario * Sir, it's time to go. We need to pick up Ray and head to the clinic.

Mariana picks up Ranielly from the university and heads to the clinic. Upon arrival, Ranielly is swiftly taken to the doctor's office because his cycle has started. The good thing is that the entire staff is composed of betas.

Mariana *I pay for this private clinic with great sacrifice to ensure my son's safety\, and to me\, that's priceless.*

Eric is at the clinic with Ray.

Ray asks the doctor if everything is ready. The doctor confirms that it is, and Eric's sample will be brought in shortly to carry out the procedure.

Ray, not paying attention, knocks over the files a young woman is carrying. * I'm so sorry! The young woman smiles, picks up the files, and walks away.

The doctor picks up the files and steps outside. * Mr. Eric, the procedure will be performed now.

Eric Today, my dream will come true. Great!*

Ranielly is lying on the table, wearing only a gown, which he finds incredibly embarrassing. But he needs new medication; he's older now, and his scent is getting stronger.

The doctor enters. * Hi, don't worry. It'll be a quick procedure. I'm going to apply a local anesthetic so you won't feel any discomfort.

Ranielly wanted to ask questions but was too embarrassed. This was his first consultation of this nature, so he simply replied, * Okay.

The doctor picks up a syringe and performs the procedure. * Now lie down for a few minutes, and then you can go home. Come back in three weeks for some tests.

Ranielly feels sleepy and ends up falling asleep.

In the other room, the doctor examines the other patient and says, * I've administered the medication. Now we wait to see its efficacy.

A few minutes later, Ranielly wakes up, gets dressed, and goes to find his mother.

Mariana * How was it?

Ranielly * It was fine. Let's go home now; my scent is strong.

They leave.

Eric is in the corridor when he smells a unique fragrance, something surreal to him. It smells of violets, soft at first, but then it becomes intense. He takes a deep breath, and his eyes automatically turn a golden hue. He rushes to the bathroom, splashes water on his face, and looks at himself in the mirror.

"My eyes changed so quickly. Whose scent is that?"

Ranielly, these past few days have been crazy. I have so many college assignments due, and tomorrow is my first day at my internship. My mom was so happy with my achievement, I want to work hard and one day give my queen the life she deserves.

Marisa left early for work; she's a chef in a fancy restaurant. She's young, beautiful, and many coworkers are interested in her, but she has her own mantra: "A good Alpha is one far away from me".

Ranielly stops by college and then heads to his internship. Upon arriving, Mario explains that they'll be handling a big project: the construction of a beach resort.

Listening to the explanation, Ranielly feels a little nervous because the project is clearly very important, but he's happy to be there.

As he walks down the hall, everyone looks at him with curiosity, some with interest.

Eric is on the phone with Ray. "Honey, I don't want your brother working here."

Ray: "Love, please, give him any position, I just want him to learn how to be a decent person."

Eric runs a hand through his hair. "Fine, tell him to come now. If he's not here in half an hour, he doesn't need to come. And another thing, warn that... that if he disrespects my staff, I'll fire him."

Ray: "Relax, honey, he'll behave."

Eric: "Hell, his family can't stand that irresponsible brat anymore and they dump him on me."

The door opens and Mario enters with Ranielly. "Sir, the new intern is here."

Eric: "Welcome. I believe Mario explained the project we'll be working on at the moment."

Ranielly responds calmly: "Yes."

Mario: "I'll get the blueprints so we can start," he says, leaving.

Ranielly sits at a table a short distance from Eric's, thinking, "Why am I nervous? Focus on your work, forget the rest," he takes a deep breath.

The project blueprints are handed to him. After examining them for half an hour, he stares at two sheets. Eric and Mario approach him.

Eric: "What's the problem?"

Ranielly: "I have a question."

Mario, feeling pleased, asks: "What is it?"

Ranielly, no longer with a timid expression but a confident one, speaks about the project: "I see that on the first blueprint, there's a smaller number of bathrooms, which aligns with the square meter division, aiming for space between them. However, in the second blueprint, the one ready for construction, the number of bathrooms is higher, and it doesn't match the columns on the third floor. Because by adding more meters that don't validate the building, it won't have support and could be a disaster when built."

Mario was stunned by such quick reasoning: "You deduced that in minutes?"

Eric grabs the blueprint and says: "He's right."

Mario: "But how did you notice so quickly?"

Ranielly: "Photographic memory."

Eric stares at him, thinking, "How can he be so young and so insightful?"

Mario: "You sure he's not an Alpha?"

Ranielly looks at him and thinks, "All an Omega has is their body to offer and bear children, is that all their intelligence is worth?" "No."

Eric: "And you, Mario, are you a drunk uncle?"

Mario, a little embarrassed: "No."

Someone knocks on the door: "Hi, sorry I'm late, brother-in-law." He looks at the new face in Eric's office.

Eric: "You'll be starting here as a secretary. Answer the phone and take messages. Mario, show him his desk."

"I haven't introduced myself. I'm Rhavi, and you are?"

Eric: "This is Ranielly, the new intern. And stay away from him. If you pursue him, you're out of a job."

Rhavi: "Calm down, brother-in-law, I'm just being polite," he says, leaving with Mario.

Eric: "Don't trust him, he's a natural charmer. If he oversteps any boundaries, let me know."

Work continues, and it's time for Ranielly to leave, but Eric asks him to review one last document.

It's around 10 pm when Ranielly's cell phone rings. He steps away to answer.

"Hi, Mom, sorry for not calling earlier. Did you get home?"

Mariana: "Yes, and where are you?"

"At work."

Mariana: "So late? Do you want me to pick you up?"

"No need, get some rest. I'll be home soon. I love you too."

Mario approaches him: "A jealous boyfriend?"

Ranielly, his face flushed: "No, it's my mom."

Mario: "Seriously? You're so handsome and still single?"

Eric: "You're married, Mario."

Mario: "Well, I'm a young 35-year-old."

Eric: "I'm 30 and married, so don't tease the intern."

Half an hour later, Eric says: "Let's go. Ranielly, come with us, I'll drop you home."

Ranielly: "No need, I'll take a taxi."

Eric, in a serious tone: "We're going, it's my responsibility to see you home safe."

They all go in Eric's car.

Ranielly is quiet, thinking, "Why do I feel so strange around him?"

Eric: "See you tomorrow, get some good rest."

Ranielly arrives home and, as expected, his mother is waiting for him.

"Son, who came back with you?"

"Don't worry, my coworkers offered me a ride."

"Are they Alphas?"

"Only my boss, but I came with Mario, he's a Beta."

She hugs him. "Good, now get some rest."

Ranielly lies down on his bed, tired, but for some reason, happy.

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Three weeks pass. Ranielly wakes up to go to college, but he feels nauseous and has no appetite. When he does eat, he can't keep it down for long.

"I must have caught a flu. It's better to go to college early, I don't want my mom to notice," he thinks, leaving early in the morning.

Upon arriving at college, he goes to class, but his face is pale. He already took the tests the doctor requested and will pick them up today before going to his internship.

After lunch, he leaves college and goes to the clinic. Upon arriving, he waits for the results.

A little while later, the doctor calls him in and says: "Hi, from what I see in your tests, everything is fine. You're three weeks pregnant."

Ranielly's world collapses in minutes. He asks: "Doctor, there's no way this is possible."

"Of course there is, the results are in your hands."

Ranielly is distraught, he gets up and leaves the room. This can't be true, he's never slept with anyone. His cell phone rings, it's Mario.

"Are you on your way?"

"Yes, I'm on my way."

Getting into the taxi, he starts to cry. "I didn't do anything wrong, why is this happening to me?"

Arriving at work, he tries to compose himself and goes to his desk.

During his time working as a secretary, Rhavi tries to get close to Ranielly, but Mario always keeps him in line.

He continues working in silence. Eric observes him, wondering, "What happened? Why is he so quiet?"

Mario left earlier, leaving Ranielly and Eric to go afterward.

Ranielly gets up to drink some water, feeling dizzy, and ends up fainting.

Eric, noticing the situation, rushes to catch him. "Ranielly, are you okay?" He picks him up and places him in an armchair. Touching his forehead, he feels his high temperature. "He's sick."

He goes to the bathroom, wets a towel, and places it on Ranielly's forehead. "Damn it, why am I feeling like this?"

Ranielly opens his eyes and tries to get up, but Eric stops him. "Stay put, I'll take you home."

"No need, sir."

Eric starts to smell a familiar scent. "This scent… it’s his."

Ranielly starts sweating more and more, and his scent gets stronger.

Eric steps back. "It's better for you to go home, you're..."

Ranielly, his body burning, his head dizzy and aching, thinks, "Why did he move away? Wait, did he say I…? It can't be."

Eric locks himself in the bathroom, grabs his medication, and takes it. He takes a deep breath and returns. "Let's go quickly, I'll take you home."

Ranielly is not well. He can't think straight, he only feels his body being carried by another.

Eric quickly exits through the back of the company, carrying Ranielly, and puts him in the car. He drives quickly to Ranielly’s house, who is not doing well at all.

Upon arriving, Eric helps him out of the car. "Is your mother home?"

Ranielly: "No, she's at work."

Eric enters with him. "You need to take your suppressants."

Ranielly drags himself to the bedroom and collapses on the bed. Eric follows behind. "Where's your medicine?"

Ranielly doesn't answer, his face is flushed. He tries to take off his shirt, his body covered in sweat.

Eric searches for the medication until he finds it. He goes to the kitchen to get a glass of water, but his breathing is accelerated. "How can this be? I took the medication, why am I still affected?"

He returns to the bedroom. Ranielly is lying with his shirt open. Eric approaches and says, "Take your medication." In an unexpected move, Ranielly pulls Eric, who ends up falling on top of him.

Ranielly stares at him, but his face isn’t the same as always. "His eyes are beautiful, golden…"

Eric feels the heat of the other's body. His eyes already show that he is about to do what most Alphas do in this situation…

Eric shoves the medicine down his throat and leaves the room quickly, going away.

Driving back home, I almost lost control, but that fragrance was too much.

At night, Mariana arrives and goes to look for Ranielly.

Mariana: "Son, are you alright?"

Ranielly is lying in bed, all sweaty.

His mother touches his forehead: "You have a fever, but it's under control."

She changes the sweaty sheets for clean ones and lets her son rest.

In the morning, Ranielly wakes up feeling better. "Why did that happen yesterday? How can I face him?"

Ranielly remembers that he has to tell his mother about the test results. After all, it's impossible for this result to be correct.

Marisa is in the kitchen organizing things when Ranielly enters.

"Good morning, son. Are you feeling better?"

"Yes, mom, but I want to talk to you."

Marisa is curious about her son approaching her so directly. "Yes, dear, talk."

He hands the tests to his mother with confidence. After all, he doesn't fear the result, he's always talked about everything with his mother. Besides being his mother, she is his best friend.

Mariana takes the tests and, upon reading them, doesn't understand anything. She looks at her son. "What does this mean?"

"I went to get the results yesterday, and the doctor told me that I'm pregnant, and that's not possible, Mom. I've never had sexual relations in my life, I swear, Mom."

Mariana doesn't know what to think but trusts her son. "Eat. You're not going to college today. We're going to get to the bottom of this."

They have coffee and then go directly to the clinic.

Upon arriving there, Mariana goes to look for the doctor who takes care of Ranielly and explains that her son went to change inhibitors weeks ago and when he returned to do the hormonal medication tests, the result was this.

The doctor takes the tests and turns pale. "The results don't lie."

"How is that possible if I've never..."

The doctor faces him. "You don't have to deny it just because your mother is here."

Ranielly is furious; how can they doubt him like this? "I'm telling the truth, Doctor. If you don't believe me, call a gynecologist, and she'll tell you."

"Son, calm down."

"No, I'm telling the truth, Mom. I've never been with anyone; how can I be expecting a baby?"

The doctor tries to calm things down and then grants Ranielly's request.

A female doctor is called. Ranielly changes clothes and goes to a room for the examination.

His mother waits outside, distressed. The doctor calls Mariana and says, "Yes, I can say with complete certainty that your son is a virgin; he is intact."

"Then, doctor, how can he be pregnant?"

"Redo the tests, investigate how this could have happened."

Mariana returns with Ranielly to the doctor, holding the results of the female doctor's examination. "Now what do you say, doctor?"

The doctor is speechless and redoes all the tests.

It's almost noon. Ranielly goes to throw up in the bathroom while Mariana sits waiting. She hears a couple talking.

"Honey, today we're going to do the insemination, and soon we'll have a baby."

"Yes, my love, very soon."

Mariana, "Could this have happened to Ranielly? But that would be absurd."

Ranielly returns and sits with his mother.

"Son, on the day of your consultation, was it your doctor who took care of you?"

Ranielly thinks for a moment and says, "No, it was another one."

"What was the procedure like? Do you remember?"

"Well, it ended quickly. He gave me an anesthetic, and I felt a small prick and stayed lying down afterward."

"Son, that's completely different from the exam you came to have."

Ranielly is getting scared. "What are you trying to say?"

"I have a suspicion, but let's wait for the results first."

The doctor calls them both and says, "The results are the same. Your son is pregnant, and that's a certainty, without a shadow of a doubt."

"My son came in for a consultation and ended up pregnant, and it wasn't even you who took care of him on the day of the consultation, so doctor, you owe me an explanation. Don't think that my son's case is going to be swept under the rug. I'll bring this hospital down."

"Calm down, ma'am. We will definitely investigate what happened."

"I hope so. I'll be back tomorrow."

Ranielly is in shock with the new results that confirm yes, he is going to have a baby.

Mariana takes Ranielly out to lunch; she knows her son is devastated, and she wants to talk to him.

At the restaurant, Mariana orders his favorite dish. While they wait, Mariana takes her son's hand and says, "Tell me, dear, how do you feel?"

Ranielly, with teary eyes, "What am I going to do now, Mom? I'm scared. I didn't do anything, and this happened." He starts to cry.

Mariana gets up and hugs her son, who cries with his head on his mother's belly. "My son, no matter what, I will always be by your side."

"Mom, I don't know what to do. I never thought about doing a..."

"Don't say that. I was young too when I had you, but you know, I don't regret the choice I made. You are the best choice I made."

Ranielly cries a lot, facing the new reality that is being thrown in his face.

"I know how it feels to be like this, my love, because I went through it. The difference is that I sought it out, but unlike me, you have my support. In my case, the only way my family would take me back was if I got rid of you."

"Whatever happens, my son, you have nothing to be ashamed of. Even if the world judges you, you have your mother who will always hold your hand, my love."

Ranielly hugs his mother even tighter. "I love you so much, Mommy."