With the birth of Archer, the house fell into a different kind of routine that had everyone working together to try and keep things running smoothly,

In the time they had been together, Mingi had renovated the attic into a living space for Wooyoung and Seonghwa to stay in, while San and Jongho stayed in the original room the four of them had shared.

This was mainly so that they two omegas had a safe place they felt like they could go to be alone if need be, especially if anything were to happen with their heats. Mingi rigged it so that they could seal the door shut by adding a trap door that opened into the room. All they needed to do was shove something over it and no one could get in.

Wooyoung could tell that Seonghwa was much happier now that they had their own space that they could just be together. The older was constantly wanting to take Wooyoung up there so they could just be alone together.

Even if it was just laying together in their large bed.

They had been through so much, it was nice to have a sense of peace and be able to just relax.

But Wooyoung was starting to have a nagging feeling at the back of his mind.

It showed itself more when he had some down time and needed to find something to keep his hands busy.

It showed itself the most when he started to reorganize things in the kitchen or in the living room.

While it started small at first, like moving the plates from one cupboard to the other, or moving a recliner to a different area.

But the itch started to grow to the point where Wooyoung was rearranging their bedroom on an almost constant basis.

And it was always worse after he spent time with Archer.

The little joy was adorable, albeit a little brat occasionally. He was not afraid to wail at the top of his lungs in his parents were even a minute late in feeding him. The pair always blamed his attitude on the other, but it was fairly obvious that Archer was going to take after Yeosang.

Besides his parents, he boded with Wooyoung the fastest, so he was usually the one to calm him down when he was upset.

Wooyoung loved cuddling with him on the couch and singing softly to him while others got things done like hunting or doing a supply run.

Much like today. He had Archer nestled in his arms and was tickling his stomach while Seonghwa cleaned around the house. They were waiting for the rest of their pack to come back.

"How's my good boy today, hm?" Wooyoung asked, smiling when Archer let out a little squeal. "That good? It's nice to see you in such a good mood today after that tantrum you threw yesterday."

"Don't remind me." Seonghwa sighed from behind the couch.

Wooyoung tilted his head back and smiled up at his mate. The older bent forward and connected their lips in a quick, but passionate kiss. It made his wolf churn, but as soon as the kiss was over there was a strange emptiness inside him.

When Yeosang and Mingi walked in the door and took Archer for his lunchtime, Wooyoung chewed on his bottom lip and made his way back to his bedroom. At one glance, Wooyoung felt like everything was wrong.

His hands shook as he walked to the bed and started to move it over, thinking it would look better in the corner.

He didn't get far before the trap door opened and a pair of arms wrapped around his waist. "Youngie, what are you doing?" Seonghwa whispered, holding him tight.

"Reorganizing." Wooyoung said, although he knew that was a lie. There was another word for what he was doing right now and he was too afraid to admit it.

"Hey. I can sense that something is wrong. You've been off for awhile now. Talk to me please." Seonghwa turned him around and cupped his chin so that he was forced to look up.

Wooyoung's eyes flicked back and forth as he studied his mate. "Hwa..." He leaned forward to nuzzle into the older's neck.

They stood there for a moment before Seonghwa let out a long sigh. "You're nesting..."

The word made Wooyoung's chest tighten and he hugged Seonghwa back, fisting his shirt and he let out a small whimper.

"The signs have all been there." Seonghwa's voice was gentle and kind. "I was just hoping it would pass because I don't know what we are going to do about it... I'm so sorry Youngie."

"It's not your fault." Wooyoung mumbled, his voice muffled by Seonghwa's neck.

"But this could have been avoided if I wasn't so selfish and wanted you for myself... I can't give you what you want." Now Seonghwa's voice was strained and he was starting to shake too.

Neither of them could fulfill their wolf's desires... This was part of the reason why it was illegal for wolves of the same rank to mate. It was impossible for an omega to impregnate any rank, but to the wolf population, having two omegas mated basically meant they were a waste of space and food. The were meant to carry on bloodlines.

Wooyoung had always known this would happen, but he hadn't expected his wolf to beg for a pup so strongly. He had been hoping it would lose that urge once it had started to accept Seonghwa as his mate.

"Please don't go down that road." Wooyoung begged, rubbing his nose over Seonghwa's mark. "We both knew the risks when we started even seeing each other."

"Knowing isn't the same as having to act upon. I feel like I've been so irresponsible. As a leader, as a mate, I wasn't putting your well-being first. Your wolf is obviously craving a pup. I have no idea how to counter that feeling, especially because I know mine likes the idea of having one, it's just not ready yet..." Seonghwa's voice was growing desperate the more he spoke.

Wooyoung closed his eyes and tightened his grip on the older. There was one idea that had been flying around in the back of his mind whenever he had thought about the fact that he was nesting, but he didn't know how logical it actually was. Plus he knew Seonghwa would hate it.

And yet... The pain radiating from his mate made Wooyoung feel even worse.

"There's... One thing that we could try." He said quietly.

Seonghwa stepped back to look down at him. "What?" His forehead creased and he tilted his head slightly.

"Well..." Wooyoung brought his hands to his chest and started to fiddle with his fingers. "There's one other couple we know who cant have pups naturally..."

The air grew thick as Wooyoung let the words sink in. Seonghwa's breathing started to slowly get heavier and faster, and when Wooyoung looked up at him, his eyes were flashing gold.

"Hwa?" Wooyoung took a step back, his wolf cowering in fear.

"No." Seonghwa growled. His shoulders moved with each breath as his chest heaved. "Not. Happening."

"Hwa please calm down... I just want to talk about it."

"Talk about what? You wanting someone else to fuck you? Or the fact that that someone else is an alpha?!" Seonghwa roared. He marched forward until he had Wooyoung pressed against the wall. "That's what this is really about, isn't it? You would prefer an alpha over me!"

"N-No! Seonghwa I promise that's not it." Wooyoung begged. He felt his legs start to shake in submission. "I'm-m just t-trying to think of our f-future."

"One without me?! I won't let any of them touch you!"

Wooyoung slipped down onto the floor and bared his neck. He couldn't believe how much power Seonghwa was radiating right now, it was almost unheard of for an omega. And it just went to show how much he really didn't like the idea.

There was one thing about it that made Wooyoung feel better though. Seonghwa's wolf was reacting too, which meant it was fully accepting Wooyoung as its mate.

He couldn't help but smile and he tilted his neck further to the side. He felt the urge to show Seonghwa that he wanted to be with him and no one else. "I only want you. Please, Hwa."

Seonghwa looked down and his eyes instantly faded back to normal. He dropped to his knees and pulled Wooyoung into another hug. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to freak out like that."

"It's ok." Wooyoung closed his eyes and leaned into his mate's touch. "I'm sorry for even mentioning it."

The older let out a long sigh. "No... You have every right to ask. Nothing about this is ever going to be easy. I may not like it, but you're right. Let's talk to them." Seonghwa rubbed the back of Wooyoung's head, teasing his hair gently.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the trap door.

Wooyoung turned his head and realized Seonghwa must have reached out through a private connection.

"Come in." The older called, pulling Wooyoung off the floor and over to their bed.

The door swung open and San's head popped through the opening. "Hey! What's up?" He hoisted himself up and help Jongho enter as well. The younger alpha looked at them both curiously as he wrapped an arm around San's waist. It made the other alpha turn and give him a bright smile.

"We wanted to talk to you about something." Seonghwa laced his fingers together with Wooyoung's and looked at the alphas. "It's... Kind of a strange request, and I'm not thrilled about it. And I have no idea how you two will take it. But..."

"What is it?" Jongho asked, looking back and forth between the two omegas.

"I'm nesting." Wooyoung stated, wanting to get straight to the point. "I'm nesting, and I don't know what to do about it."

Both Jongho and San exchanged a worried glance. "How can we help?" The younger asked, his usual concern coming through.

Wooyoung gave him a small smile. He was so happy they had managed to reconcile everything. He had missed his friend. "Well, the thing is... I think we could help each other. Like we promised we'd do."

San was the first to realize what he was talking about. "Are you serious?"

"Yes." Seonghwa huffed and rubbed his head. "It would make it so all of us could have a pup." He looked at San who let out a little whine, indicating he liked the idea too.

"But only if you two are ok with it." Wooyoung added quickly. "Seonghwa is going to struggle with it, but we didn't know how you would feel about it."

He watched as both alphas processed the information, and by the way they were looking at each other, he assumed they must be having a private conversation. Neither one seemed offended by the idea, but they didn't look openly accepting of it either.

"How would it work?" Jongho asked slowly.

At that, Wooyoung didn't really have an answer.

But Seonghwa did.

"We go by who we've bonded with a little more. And by we I mean you and Wooyoung." He said through gritted teeth.

Everyone looked at him with wide eyes.

"Are... Are you sure?" Jongho said. He shuddered and San brought an arm up to wrap it around his shoulders so that he could let his fingers dance over the mating mark on Jongho's neck.

Wooyoung could sense his confusion and worry, but also the fact that his wolf liked the idea. And if he was being honest... Wooyoung's wolf was intrigued by the idea as well, but he couldn't tell if it was because of the idea of being with an alpha, or having a pup. Or both.

"No, I'm not. But I'm willing to do it for Wooyoung. As long as I know you won't hurt him or try to claim him." Seonghwa said, growling at the end.

"I won't." Jongho answered quickly and confidently. "All four of us may still struggle from time to time, but I do believe that my wolf has accepted San as my mate. I have no interest in changing that."

The older alpha let out a little sound of joy and turned so that he could hug Jongho.

The sight warmed Wooyoung's heart. It was almost odd to think about. For the two couples, one side naturally dominant and one side naturally submissive, each couple had grown together enough that a more dominant person had shown themselves.

They were still following the natural instincts of their kind. The laws of nature were trying to balance themselves out.

It gave him hope that maybe they could all pull through this.

He glanced at Jongho, he was also looking at him. "Will you do it?" Wooyoung asked, taking a step forward. "Will you give me a pup? I figure then all four of us can raise him or her. We can be an unconventional family. I think we could make it work as long as we work together."

The alpha closed his eyes and then stepped forward. "Yes."

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Written by flamewhipper