Mated to My Fiancé’s Alpha King Brother

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Seraphina’s POV 1

Five Years Later

“Mommy!” Adrian came running toward me, his little arms outstretched for a hug.

“What is it, sweetheart?” I asked, scooping him up into my arms as he giggled.

“Can we have pancakes for breakfast?” he asked hopefully, his small hands framing my face.

“Of course we can,” I smiled, carrying him toward our tiny kitchen. Despite our modest circumstances, watching him grow up healthy and happy made every struggle worth it.

Adrian, my little boy. His first word had been “mama,” and it still made my heart melt every single time he said it. At four and a half years old, he was the light of my entire world-a bundle of energy with curly dark brown hair and the most infectious laugh.

But what always caught people’s attention were his eyes. Those deep blue eyes that shimmered with silver light in certain lighting, just like… just like those mysterious eyes from that moonlit night five years ago. Every time I looked into Adrian’s eyes, memories of that passionate encounter would flood back, bringing both warmth and a bittersweet ache.

It had been five years since I’d graduated from Silver Moon Harbor Business School. Five years since I’d left my foster parents’ house for good after discovering I was pregnant. I’d heard through the grapevine that Valerie and Gabriel had gotten married-anyway, I didn’t care about them anymore. All these years, I’d been working part-time while studying, determined to build a better life for myself and my

child.

After leaving my hometown, I’d come to Silver Moon Harbor with barely enough money to rent a cramped basement apartment. That’s where I’d spent my pregnancy, working at a small café during the day and studying late into the night. The people in Silver Moon Harbor weren’t quite as dismissive of my omega status-while opportunities were still limited, at least I didn’t have bosses spitting at me or

rolling their eyes every time I spoke.

After Adrian was born, we’d managed to move to a slightly better rental-still tiny, but warm and cozy in a way that felt like home. Ophelia had been my lifeline through it all, helping with babysitting and emotional support whenever I needed it.

But with that joy came mounting anxiety. I’d been working at a small marketing firm for over a year since graduation, and while my performance was excellent, my position and salary remained firmly at the bottom rung. The rent on our little apartment was about to

school soon, and my savings were dwindling

boss about a promotion and raise, hoping my track record would speak for itself. But

the most dedicated employees I’ve ever had. Your work

had precedent for paying omega staff at management levels. Having an omega

situation, but my hands are tied. Maybe you should try

thanked him for his honesty. Even without overt hostility, the prejudice

was still very real.

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frustrations. Suddenly, her voice exploded

Sera! You absolutely should try a larger corporation! My dad mentioned that his

a beat. Nightshadow Industries? That was the largest corporation in all of Silver Moon Harbor, controlled by the Nightshadow family. Their patriarch was rumored to be one of

an Alpha-though I’d never met any of his family members,

I’m just an omega. Why would they even consider

enthusiasm was infectious. “What do you say, Sera? Want to give it a shot? I

with Adrian curled up in my lap, weighing

“Ayla, do

you

for it?” I asked

believe in you,” Ayla replied without hesitation. “You’ve come so far already. This could

I submitted my application online. To my amazement, I received an interview invitation within just

appeared to be in her sixties, with sharp, intelligent eyes that seemed to see right through me. She

my resume with careful attention, “your academic record is impressive, and your work

deep breath, choosing my words carefully. “As you can see from my qualifications, I believe I have exceptional work capabilities. However, my previous employer was unwilling to provide compensation commensurate with my performance, solely due to my… bloodline status.

unreadable. “As a single mother, are you certain you can handle the demands