Prince Leo He paced nervously around the bathroom. His palms were sweaty, heart pounding. He knew his heat cycle was due, but it wasn't supposed to start this early.

The strong scent of his heat was already permeating the air. Any alpha could smell it, and Leo knew that. He was at school, an all-alpha school, where he was pretending to be an alpha himself.

Leo was from the royal He family, the most powerful family in the world. They held sway over Katalyst, his home kingdom. He had a lot at stake if his secret was exposed.

He heard whispers and laughter outside the bathroom. He froze, his heart pounding even louder now. The alphas could smell him from outside. They wanted him.

As the whispers grew louder, the weakest alphas among them were pushed away. Then, the bathroom door slowly creaked open. A tall, handsome figure towered at the doorway.

Zane Carter, the most popular alpha at the school from the royal Carter family, second most powerful family. He closed the door behind him and locked it. His gaze was fixed on Leo, his nostrils flaring.

Zane's scent was overpowering. Leo found his knees weak. He was attracted to Zane, there was no denying it. But he couldn't let that attraction take control.

"Zane," Leo timidly started, his voice barely audible. But the alpha cut him off. He was leaning against the door, his eyes intense. He wanted Leo, and he was making no effort to conceal it.

Leo's heat was taking over him, and he was losing the battle against his body. He needed someone, and Zane was there. His scent, his presence, it was too much.

Zane moved closer, his scent was intoxicating. Leo's body responded strongly to Zane's proximity and he saw a look of satisfaction in Zane's eyes. He knew Leo was close to surrendering.

"I won't hurt you, Leo," Zane promised, his voice was soft and commanding at the same time. It was enough. Leo, overcome by his heat and Zane's allure, allowed the alpha to take control.

They shared an intimacy that was unexpected. Zane was gentle, careful, understanding. Leo felt safe in his arms, lost in their shared heat. It was empowering, intense and beautiful.

Their connection grew stronger each passing moment. Zane, the dominant alpha, made Leo feel cherished and protected. It became a bond that neither of them thought they would find.

When their time came to part in the bathroom, neither of them wanted it to end. But the world needed the alpha Zane and the pretend-alpha Leo, not the mated pair they had become.

Zane held Leo's hand and looked into his eyes. "This doesn't have to end, Leo. You don't have to pretend anymore, not with me," he said.

Leo looked at Zane, his heart filled with hope. Yet, he knew it was not that simple. He had a kingdom to rule, a family to protect. He couldn't just abandon everything.

"I need time, Zane," Leo said quietly. Zane nodded, his expression understanding. He knew Leo had a lot at stake. He didn't want to push him further.

Zane unlocked the door, stepped outside first, and then Leo followed. He looked back at Zane one last time before disappearing into the crowd of the curious alphas.

The rest of the day was a blur for Leo. He had to pretend nothing had happened, act like he was still an alpha. It was challenging, but he managed.

That night, when he finally reached his room, he let the facade crumble. He was not an alpha, he was an omega. An omega mated with an alpha.

Days turned into weeks, and Leo's heat cycle ended. He continued to pretend to be an alpha, but he was no longer alone. He had Zane, his alpha.

Zane respected Leo's decision and waited for him. They spent nights together, in the secrecy of their rooms. Their bond was growing stronger and deeper each day.

Leo knew he had to tell his family soon. He couldn't hide it forever. His heat cycle would return, and his scent would betray him again. But this time, he was not afraid.

He had Zane, his alpha, by his side. He was no longer alone. He was an omega, and he was finally ready to be true to himself, to the world.

The timid prince who pretended to be an alpha was gone. In his place stood an omega, strong and confident. Leo was ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

He was Prince Leo He, an adorable omega, mated to one of the strongest alphas, Zane Carter. He was ready to rule, to protect his kingdom, and to love his alpha.