The Alpha's Mate

In a world where an "alpha mate" is a hired companion meant to satisfy an alpha's physical needs during their rut—or to help someone falsely present as an alpha—Se-Jun finds himself deeply unsettled by a sudden arrangement. To his dismay, Yeon-Woo, the very person he has secretly harbored feelings for since childhood, is brought in to serve as his alpha mate. The underlying goal of this setup is to stimulate Se-Jun into finally presenting as a true alpha, a prospect that fills him with dread rather than anticipation. However, there is one crucial detail that no one else knows: Se-Jun is already an alpha. Bound together by a formal contract, the two men are thrust into an intimate dynamic built on deception. Se-Jun is fiercely determined to protect his hidden identity, even as he navigates his complicated emotions toward Yeon-Woo. Caught between maintaining his carefully guarded secret and the undeniable pull of his childhood crush, Se-Jun must decide whether a genuine connection can ever truly blossom under such false pretenses.