Although, Mingi still felt pretty conflicted about whether or not they should leave, Yunho, on the other hand, can't help but want to forget the idea of running away altogether. Ever since Hongjoong asked them to join their pack, the prospect of leaving is unfathomable. He's grown to be so comfortable here, so why would he want to leave?

There was still one problem: Wooyoung. His reaction to his and Mingi's presence could ruin everything.

When Yunho and Mingi first stepped foot on their land, Hongjoong was protective and unrelenting, but overtime he has softened toward the couple. Depending on how Wooyoung reacts, Hongjoong and Seonghwa could very well lose all of the trust in them that has taken a lot of time to build. So they have two options. They can either leave by themselves, peacefully and without any explanation, or they can wait and see how everything plays out, which could ultimately result in them leaving anyways.

There is the slightest chance that Hongjoong and Seonghwa will wait and hear them out with forgiving hearts, but Yunho doesn't want to be too hopeful.

"Babe, I really don't think that this is a good idea," Mingi warned for the upteenth time today.

Yunho turned toward his mate after fastening the top button of his shirt and furrowed his brows. "Mingi, I need to do this, and I want to. Seonghwa hasn't been feeling well, and Hongjoong looked so concerned that something may be really wrong." Yunho crossed the inside of the camper to reach his mate, grabbing his hand. "He assured me that he's not trying to push us into a decision or anything. This has nothing to do with that."

"I know. You've said that already." Mingi huffed, interlacing their fingers. "It's just, neither one of us has been in that house ever since the night San brought Wooyoung back. I'm worried that all shit will hit the fan the instant we step back in. It'll create a big shit-covered mess."

The Beta grimaced at his Alpha's disgusting and stupid metaphor, but he understands his point.

"I don't like to think that something could go wrong and I won't be there to protect you," Mingi admitted.

The older man hummed in understanding. "Would it make you feel better if you came with me?" Yunho offered.

Mingi shook his head. "I don't think that's a good idea. Seonghwa isn't feeling well, so I don't want to make the house any more crowded, especially with another Alpha present."

That explanation proved to Yunho that Mingi truly does care for Hongjoong and his pack. Mingi is always so headstrong, so he probably hasn't even realized how his affection towards them has changed so much overtime. Yunho wanted to coo at his adorable mate, but he saved Mingi from the embarrassment.

Yunho wrapped his arms around his Alpha's neck, leaning in and leaving a gentle peck against his Alpha's lips. "Okay, well, I promise that I'll be careful. And if anything goes wrong, you'll feel it through our bond, won't you? Everything will be fine, I promise." He kissed his lips a few more times.

Mingi mumbled something indecipherable between the kisses, but Yunho knows that he's just being a soft, protective Alpha. He can't help it. When they pulled away, Mingi grunted, "I'm going to go for a run while you're out to keep my mind busy."

This time, Yunho did coo because his mate is just too darn cute sometimes. "Okay, Alpha. You do that. I love you." He left the camper after smacking one last kiss against Mingi's cheek.

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Yunho softly knocked against the wooden door, hearing a gentle, "Come in," from the other side. Yunho wasn't sure what was going on strictly based on the symptoms that Hongjoong had listed when he greeted him at the front door, so he was honestly walking in fairly clueless. Plus, he wasn't a doctor by any means. He was a scientist, so his medical knowledge was minimal, probably not much better than Seonghwa himself.

When he pushed the door open, he was surprised to see Seonghwa up out of bed. He was standing on a chair in the corner of the bedroom, appearing to be dusting.

"From what Hongjoong was telling me, you should be in bed resting!" Yunho immediately scolded the hardworking Beta.

Seonghwa unsurprisingly brushed him off with a low chuckle while continuing to concentrate on his task. He was reaching pretty high to get some old cobwebs in the corner. "I have been resting a lot lately, so not as much has been getting done around the house, though Yeosang has been helping some. I knew you were coming over, so I wanted to at least dust in here." He smiled brightly, but there were obvious tired bags under his eyes.

"Well, you don't need to do that for me," Yunho reassured, waving his hand. "You have seen the camper in much worse of a state." The two giggled together for a moment, and Seonghwa finally surrendered, stepping down from what looked to be one of the dining room chairs. "Now get back into bed, and we'll talk about what's happening!" Yunho ordered.

When Seonghwa tucked himself back under his heavy comforter, situating himself so that he's sitting propped up against a pillow, Yunho pulled the same chair over to the side of the bed. He couldn't help but look at the Beta, that he now considers a good friend, with concern. "So Hongjoong kind of filled me in, but what's all going on?"

Seonghwa uncomfortably cleared his throat, folding his hands over his lap. "I honestly don't know what's wrong with me. It's been a couple weeks now..." Seonghwa's expression grew heavy. He fiddled with his fingers in his lap. As wanted runaways, it wasn't like they had access to hospitals without the dangers of getting caught. If it was something really serious, they wouldn't be able to get the help that they needed. It was a terrifying reality.

"The main thing is that I have been abnormally and excessively tired. I can't be up on my feet for too long without needing another break or even a nap." Yunho listened to Seonghwa attentively. "And the headaches are awful..."

"Are headaches normal for you? How often are you getting them?" Yunho wanted to know everything in detail. He curses himself in his head for not bringing a pen and paper to jot down notes.

"No," Seonghwa shook his head, "I've never been prone to migraines or anything, but lately I'm getting them almost every other night. They're so bad that I ultimately have to go to sleep to get rid of it. They're usually gone in the morning, though."

Yunho nodded. "So major fatigue and headaches, anything else?"

"Well, sometimes the headaches bring on a wave of nausea, but it doesn't usually last too long." He taps his chin like he's trying to think if there's anything he's missed. "Ah, and I've had moodswings. I've not always been the nicest to Hongjoong lately. I'm figuring that it's because I've been so tired and stressed because of everything, so my instant reaction is to snap. But that's all I can think of."

The other Beta sits there silently thinking over all of the possibilities, his mind coming up entirely blank. Those symptoms could really be anything, and he doesn't want to assume the worst. The fact that it's been going on for so long is what puzzles him the most.

"I wish I had an answer, but I'm honestly just as confused as you are." Yunho grips at his knees, looking apologetic. It seems like inviting him over was a waste. He really has no idea either.

"It's okay," Seonghwa reassures with a kind smile, "It's not your fault. I asked because I wanted to make sure that I wasn't missing anything, so you at least gave me that reassurance." He reached over and patted Yunho's hand over his knee.

They were soon interrupted by a knock on the door, which was then opened by Yeosang. The Omega was carrying a tray with a couple steaming mugs and what looked to be a small container of sugar. "I brought you both some tea. Is everything going okay?"

Yeosang looked concerned, which would make sense. Seonghwa's condition must have everyone in the pack on edge and filled with worry.

"Yes, everything is fine," Seonghwa spoke softly. "Unfortunately, Yunho isn't quite sure either. I'm a lost cause." He joked, but Yeosang frowned.

"It's not something to joke around about, Hwa," Yeosang mumbled. "We've all been so worried about you." The way Yeosang pouted was adorable, so it only made Seonghwa chuckle a little more.

As Yeosang bent over to place the tray across Seonghwa's lap, Yunho realized just how prominent Yeosang's baby bump is now. It's been weeks since he's seen the young Omega, so the perfectly round bump is much more noticeable now. From what Yunho can tell, Yeosang is going through pregnancy perfectly, and his bump is the perfect size for 14 weeks. His pregnancy smell is more prominent now, so even as a Beta, he can smell it fairly well. He wonders if the Omega's early symptoms are subsiding at all.

Symptoms. Wait. Yunho just had a weird thought, but it couldn't be...

Without realizing it, Yunho was staring at Yeosang's lower abdomen too long, a frown etched into his face.

"Yunho, are you okay?" Yeosang asked when he caught the Beta's intense staring.

"What is it?" Seonghwa asked with furrowed eyebrows.

Yunho shook his head to get rid of the thoughts. They didn't make sense. "Sorry, it's nothing. I was spacing out for a second."

"No, you looked like you were thinking about something. What is it?" Seonghwa could see right through him.

He didn't know what to say because what he was thinking was completely preposterous. It's hardly heard of anymore. It's nearly impossible, right?

"I- I don't know. I just- I just had this silly thought, but it doesn't make any sense." Yunho shook his head again, hoping that they'd drop the topic.

But that doesn't happen. "You can tell us, Yunho." Seonghwa assured while Yeosang sat on the end of the bed, looking at Yunho expectantly.

"Okay, I just had a thought about all of the symptoms you have, Seonghwa." Yunho scratches the back of his head in embarrassment. He feels like he's being put on the spot. "And I thought that they sounded familiar... especially when I saw Yeosang's stomach."

Seonghwa's immediate reaction was to furrow his brows in confusion, not at all understanding what the other Beta was trying to imply. Yeosang gasped and slapped a hand over his mouth, seeming to catch on sooner than the older. He placed one hand on the top of his rounded belly and the other on the bottom to cup it. The Omega looked down at his bump with wide eyes. Seonghwa watched the younger, completely lost.

"What? What is it?" Seongwha asked, worry clear in his tone as his gaze shifted back and forth between the two.

"You don't really think that's a possibility right? That's crazy." Yeosang directed his question to Yunho, ignoring Seonghwa's question. Yeosang sounded scandalized by the implication being made.

"Um.. I- I don't know. I told you that it was a silly thought," Yunho defended. "The symptoms are similar, but it's just an observation. I know that it's nearly impossible, but there have been a few rare cases of Beta's-"

"Don't be ridiculous!" Yeosang snapped. He was only being protective of his older brother's mate, his family. They didn't need someone outside of their pack putting wacky ideas in their heads.

Seonghwa had been sitting there completely frazzled, unsure of what exactly this conversation was about. It didn't make any sense. "Can one of you please explain what it is you are talking about?"

Yeosang grunted, crossing his arms across his chest. "He's suggesting that there's a possibility of you being pregnant." He put it blankly, not cutting any corners.

The Beta's face grew downcasted at the sentiment, unsure of what to make of it. The other two wolves in the room became increasingly nervous as Seonghwa remained silent, probably contemplating Yeosang's sentence thoroughly.

"Is it true?" Seonghwa spoke in barely a whisper, "Could I really be pregnant?"

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Hey guys! Here's another update! I know that I have been a lot slower with posting lately, but thank you guys for sticking around.

I know that this chapter is definitely not my best work... My brain just doesn't seem to work lately, so I'm sorry if it sucks...

-Sydney <3