Seonghwa followed Lance around for several hours. He got upset when it led to nothing. The alpha visited food stands, a friend of his, then took a turn keeping watch on the wall. How could he go about his everyday life like this knowing that he had ruined so many lives?

It made the omega sick. He had to do something, he just didn't know what...

So he decided to take action.

Seonghwa knew it was stupid and was risky, but he was willing to risk it to save his family. Plus, he had the heart of an alpha. He could do this.

He followed Lance to his home.

The alpha was oblivious he was being followed. Seonghwa's heart was racing as he kept his eyes locked on the back of his head. He had to be strong. He had to be brave. He had to...

"Mingi?!" Seonghwa gasped, stopping in his tracks.

He watched as his alpha walked up to Lance and shook hands with him. He was dressed in a military uniform, had his hair slicked back, and a dark looked to his eyes.

Seonghwa tried reaching out to him using the link, but was still met with nothing.

What the hell was going on? Why was he with Lance?

Ducking down, Seonghwa tried to creep closer so he could hear what they were saying.

"I can't believe you let him get away." Mingi said, his voice low but it had a mocking tone to it."

"He was your bitch. It's not my fault you didn't break him properly." Lance scowled.

"Don't worry, when we get him back you will have your chance. Then we can see who can put pups in him first. No one disrespects my friend and gets away with it."

Seonghwa had to cover his mouth to muffle the sob that escaped it. This wasn't his Mingi...

"How can you be so sure he will come back?"

"I was with him for several months. As much as he likes to pretend he's an alpha, he's just a pathetic omega who grew attached to his new pack. I'd be willing to bet the rest of them are on their way here now to try and pull some elaborate rescue." Mingi said. "And we will be ready for them. Three more alphas and two more breeders. It'll be perfect."

"Two? I thought each of you alphas had someone?" Lance sounded intrigued.

"Get this." Seonghwa felt the blood drain from his face at Mingi's amused tone. "The other omega."

"The small, cute looking one?" Lance said quickly, lust lacing his voice.

"Yeah." Mingi chuckled. "He can't have pups."

"You're kidding, right?"

"Nope. His old pack kicked him out because of it. The very pack we are working with now."

"Primera? You're kidding, right? I'm surprised they didn't just kill him!"

"Oh they tried. Someone he managed to escape."

"Well... He sounds like the perfect little fuck toy if he can't get pregnant." Lance growled.

Seonghwa had to bite back his old growl. How could Mingi be talking about Wooyoung like this? It was disgusting! Something had to have happened to him... Seonghwa was sure of this until Lance spoke again.

"It's nice to have you back Mingi. I missed my partner."

Now the tears came. Seonghwa curled up and flinched at the next words.

"I missed you too Lance. It feels good to be back. Father said things should be ready in the next couple weeks. Jongho will be a big help in the front line. He is probably the strongest alpha I've come across besides Father. I don't even think he realizes his own potential. But he will."

Seonghwa couldn't take anymore. He wiped his tears and did his best to keep himself composed as he made his way to the outer wall.

He needed help. If Mingi really was against them, then he stood no chance of finding Yeosang on his own.

Mingi... Is this really how he used to be? Was he lying to him the entire time they were together? He had lied before... But he wouldn't lie about this, would he?

Seonghwa didn't know what to think as he ducked through the front gates.

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San whined as he paced the outside of the sanctuary. He could smell Wooyoung still, even though the scent was a few days old. It was obvious he had gone through his heat here...

The thought of it broke his heart.

But where was he? And Yunho? He watched the wolf pin for a couple of hours and saw no sign of them. But he couldn't investigate closer until the humans left for the day.

So he was forced to wait for nightfall before he could approach the fence line.

The wild wolves watched him nervously as he walked the perimeter. He could smell blood, but it didn't match his pack, so Yunho must have given the wolves hell.

Good.

Yunho? Wooyoung? Can you hear me?

Silence.

San huffed and continued scenting the area. He picked up on their scent as it led away from the sanctuary. So they had escaped. Good.

He looked around one more time then followed the scent back north. The fact that they had possibly passed each other sent a wave of fury through him. He should have been more vigilant, always checking the bond.

So he did now. Always calling out their names as he pushed himself forward.

Yunho! Wooyoung! Please answer me.

He ran for the rest of the day, following their trail until he came across a cave. Wooyoung's scent seemed off here and he had to contain himself when he smelled another alpha. And alpha who... left with them.

Yunho! Wooyoung!

San bolted from the cave. If another alpha had taken them, and Wooyoung had lost his mating mark again... This was not good.

Please! Please hear me!

San!

The alpha tripped over his own feet and rolled across the ground.

Yunho? Is that really you?

Yes, San, it's me. You're finally in range. I've been calling out for days now. Where are you? We need you.

What's wrong? Where is Wooyoung? San picked himself up off the ground and started running again.

San...

Who is the alpha I smell?

It's Chan.

Yet again San stopped running as he felt rage surge through him. CHAN? I thought he was dead!

So did we. I don't know how he found us, but he's drugged Wooyoung.

I WILL RIP HIS THROAT OUT!

Don't worry, he hasn't touched Wooyoung. But he's taking us back to Alpha Pack... Something's not right. I think he's trying to fight against orders for Wooyoung's sake, but we are almost there...

I'm coming. Try to stall.

San ran harder than he had ever run before. If you are almost there you might be able to reach Hongjoong and Jongho.

I've been trying. No answer. I'm scared...

I'm coming. I won't let them hurt you.

He pushed himself, panting hard as he wove through the trees.

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Yunho stared down at Wooyoung as they continued to walk forward. With the omega being unconscious, it forced them to stay in their human bodies, making their progress slow. He was thankful for that only because it gave San more time to get to them.

Hearing the alpha's voice brought a fresh wave of hope to him. Maybe they were going to get out of this.

"Chan! It's about time you got back here!"

Or not.

Yunho's head snapped up and he saw three other alphas walking toward them.

"Where have you been?"

"I... got held up." Chan said. His head twitched again and Yunho could see that his hands were shaking.

The alphas walked up to them and circled. "New breeders, very nice. You had to drug one of them I see?" One walked forward and reached for Wooyoung.

Yunho snarled and tried to back away, but another alpha was behind him. He grabbed Yunho's arms and yanked them behind his back, causing him to let go of the omega at the same time. The alpha in front of him caught Wooyoung before he hit the ground and cradled him close.

"Aw, what a sweet face. He's going to make some good pups."

"Put him down!" Yunho snapped, trying to free his hands from the alpha behind him.

"Do not speak to us that way. Bow before us bitch!"

Yunho whimpered as he fell to his knees, head bent forward. The alphas laughed at him. "Maybe we should have some fun with them before we take them back and the drawing begins. I'd hate to miss out on this one." The third alpha gripped Yunho's jaw and forced him to look up.

"Good finds, Chan. You should be proud."

San. Hurry.

"Th-Thank you." Chan said. He was looking away from everything that was happening.

"I'll make sure you get a good breeder for yourself."

Yunho whimpered as he was forced to stand and shoved forward. They walked for a few feet before the alpha holding Wooyoung chuckled.

"Why good morning cutie. Nice of you to join the party."

"Wh-What?" Wooyoung's voice was groggy and Yunho could see him looking around. Then he screamed and pushed against the alpha's chest. "Yunho! Someone help!"

Yunho snarled again and tried to get away, but the alpha pulled him back and placed his hand on Yunho's throat. "Don't. Even. Think about it."

Wooyoung continued to struggle and the alpha slung him over his shoulder. This allowed the omega to glance and Yunho and he reached for him. "Yunho!"

It's ok Youngie. Try to stay calm.

I'm scared. What happened? Where are we? Yunho...

What is going on? San called out.

"Sannie?!" Wooyoung cried, not realizing he wasn't using the link. "Sannie!!"

"Shut up!" The alpha holding Wooyoung said, throwing him to the ground. The omega cried out and started to back away.

Yunho again tried to go to his aid but the alpha started to choke him and forced him to his knees again.

What's going on??

The alpha descended on Wooyoung, pinning him to the forest floor and backhanded him.

Yunho's vision started to turn black as he gasped for air.

"Shut your mouth before I stuff it!" The alpha growled.

Wooyoung whimpered and tried to push the alpha off him. The alpha growled and pinned his arms above his head, his other hand working furiously at his pants.

"Sannie! Help!" The omega cried out.

"You little bitch, this will teach you to not disrespect your alphas!" The alpha shoved his length into Wooyoung's mouth, laughing as he thrust harshly into his face.

Yunho gasped again, trying to intake oxygen as his entire body trembled with need to get to his friend. "That's it," the alpha behind him purred in his ear. "Watch him fuck your friend. That will happen to you if you don't behave." The alpha nibbled his ear.

Wooyoung's whimpers turned into choking sounds as the alpha continued his assault. "That's it! Take it! You're mine now!"

"TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF HIM! HE'S NOT YOURS, HE'S MINE!"

Yunho turned to see Chan ramming into the alpha, knocking him off Wooyoung. They rolled across the ground. The alpha recovered faster and snapped to look at Chan, who was shaking his head back and forth and crying out in pain.

"What the fuck Chan?"

"He's... mine..." Chan said, his face straining.

Tears fell down Yunho's face as he shook against the alpha holding him.

"Like hell he is!" the alpha started to advance on Chan while the third alpha pinned Wooyoung to the ground again.

"HE'S MY MATE! HE'S MINE!" Chan roared as he shifted into his chocolate brown wolf. The other alpha shifted and the two of them collided.

They were a mess of teeth and claws as both alphas grappled to be on top. Both whimpered or yelped in pain when teeth sank into flesh.

The alpha must have said something to the others, because Yunho heard Wooyoung crying out again as the alpha holding him started to drag him away while ripping open his clothes. Then the alpha holding Yunho started to do the same.

Chan swiveled and started to run to Wooyoung, but he was stopped when the alpha latched onto his back leg. He yelped and turned to swipe at his face.

Yunho tried to twist out of his captors arms, but his grip was too tight.

Another snarl came from behind him and Yunho was thrown to the ground, out of the alpha's grip. He inhaled deeply as he had full access to his throat again. He placed his own hand on it, gasping.

Then he looked up to see San's sooty wolf dismembering the alpha. He hadn't even had time to shift before San had slammed into him.

Without missing a beat, San turned to the other alpha, who how had his length shoved down Wooyoung's throat.

His mistake.

San leapt forward and grabbed onto the alpha's head with his jaws, swinging him around and squeezing with all his strength.

Blood ran down his jaws as he tossed the body away and turned to examine Wooyoung. The omega reached for him, but a yelp from Chan drew all their attention.

"S-San!" Yunho rasped.  "H-Help h-him." He started to crawl over Wooyoung.

San huffed and turned to the two alphas. Chan was pinned to the ground, teeth locked around his throat. His legs flailed helplessly and he turned his head slightly to look at Wooyoung.

The alpha pulled his head back, ripping Chan's throat out.

Wooyoung screamed and started to crawl forward. Yunho grabbed him and pulled his face into his chest. "Shh-shhhh." He said, slowly backing away and pulling the omega with him.

San placed himself between them and the alpha, his hackles stood on end and he kept his head low to the ground.

The alpha ran his tongue over his bloody muzzle and let out a sound that could only be described as a laugh as he shoved Chan's body away. He snapped his jaws shut twice in warning.

San's lips curled in a wicked grin. Yunho could feel his rage pulsing off him. He may be a small alpha, but Yunho knew right there that he was not someone to be messed when he was in this state. It was like he was a completely different San. One that only wanted to taste the blood of the other alpha.

And he would get it too. The two alphas clashed in midair and were forced apart by their momentum. San recovered faster and sprang forward, sinking his teeth into the back of the alpha's neck and using his weight to pin him to the ground.

The alpha whined and tried to pull free, but San kept him pinned. His eyes flashed to Yunho's. They were ferocious and lethal. Then they fell to Wooyoung and they instantly softened. He looked back to Yunho and the beta nodded once.

San braced himself, tightened his grip, and twisted his head. The snapping of bones seemed to ring through the trees.

The alpha's limp form collapsed on the ground as San dropped him. He shifted and stumbled over to them, cupping the back of Yunho's head. "Are you ok?" He panted.

Yunho returned the action and pressed their foreheads together. He felt so much better knowing that one of his alphas was here. They both inhaled deeply.

"Sannie..." Wooyoung whispered, turning to the alpha. San crumbled and pulled the omega into his arms, sobbing openly as he placed kisses over his head and face.

Wooyoung clung to him, turning to wrap his arms around his neck. "I'm here. I'm here baby." San said, pushing through his own tears.

Yunho wrapped his long arms around both of them as a small sense of peace fell over them.

When they had all calmed down, Wooyoung glanced at Chan's body one last time before grabbing San's hand and holding onto it tight. San leaned over and kissed the side of his head, closing his eyes as he did so.

Yunho smiled at both of them, then took his place on Wooyoung's other side. "Let's go find the rest of our family." He said, latching onto the link he felt with Jongho. He missed his mate more than he could express and was ready to be back in his arms again.

The three of them started to make their way north, staying in their human forms to keep their scent down. Yunho's' heart raced as his wolf knew he was heading to his other half.