Once they were all together again, Mingi and Jongho helped load Wooyoung into their van to take it back to Primrose.
Jongho got himself situated so that his back was against the side of the van and Wooyoung could rest his large head in his alpha's lap.

San sat down on the other side with Yunho cuddled into his side while Mingi and Hongjoong sat up front with their hands clasped tight between them.

The link was still broken between the pack and Wooyoung, but Jongho had been able to open it up again with Yunho, and through him they knew what Wooyoung was saying. They guessed it had something to do with him and not shifting.

Jongho ran a hand gently through his omega's matted fur, always rubbing his stomach lovingly before starting the path over again. "It's going to be okay, love, we are going to fix this." He whispered.

Wooyoung looked up at him and whined.
"He says he's scared." Yunho's forehead creased in concern and he leaned forward so he could place a hand on Wooyoung's stomach. "That he doesn't want to lose the baby." Tears came to Yunho's eyes and Jongho could see that the two of them had bonded during their time together.

"Mom has a midwife ready to look at you." Mingi said, glancing back at them through the rear view mirror. "You're going to be okay."

Jongho looked at his brother and wished he could give him a hug. After going through this, he would do everything he could to try and be a better younger brother. Life was too short for them to be at odds.

"Mingi's right. You're going to be okay." Jongho whispered, continuing his gentle stroking motion.

Wooyoung lifted his head up and licked the mark on his alpha's neck. It sent a chill down Jongho's spine and he wrapped his arms around his omega's neck. It felt so good to be reunited with his mate, and he couldn't wait until he could truly be with him again.

They drove through the night and well into the morning, only stopping so Jongho could take over and drive for a bit. When he did, Hongjoong moved to the back and laid down with the rest of their pack, curling up next to Wooyoung and Yunho. San had his forehead pressed against Wooyoung's and was whispering sweetly into his ear. The omega's tail would thump against the bed of the car occasionally.

When they got closer to their old pack, Jongho felt his nerves starting to rise again. There was always the chance that his father could show up at any time.

"Easy." Mingi said, placing a hand on his shoulder. "Mom set up a place outside the pack border. She said Father had other things to do today."

Jongho ground his teeth together and exhaled sharply. "This had better work Mingi. I don't know what I'm going to do if it doesn't."

"Have faith that it will. I promise we are going to do everything we can." Just as he promised, Mingi directed Jongho to a small cabin that was built a couple miles away from the border. It was a place used for omegas experiencing their heat so they didn't have to be around all the alphas in the pack.

Primrose was standing out front waiting for them looking as elegant as ever, even though her hair looked a little disheveled and there were bags under her eyes. Jongho looked down at his lap as soon as he turned the engine off. He knew the omega had always been kind to him, and had tried to accept her as one of her own, but he still had a hard time being around her sometimes.

Mingi, however bolted from the car and straight into his mother's arms. He had her smile, Jongho could see it in the way she lit up when seeing him.

Then he got his own surprise when Kennedy stepped out of the cabin.

Jongho's chest tightened as all his pent up emotions threatened to burst forward. His mother stepped down and opened his arms for Jongho to run into, mimicking his brother in that sense.

"Mom..." The young alpha choked out.

"I know baby." Kennedy whispered, pressing his lips into Jongho's hair. "Come on. Linza is waiting inside, we need to hurry."

Jongho nodded and his mother followed him to the back of the car. He pulled the doors open and Yunho slipped out immediately to get out of the way. Kennedy let out a small gasp and placed a hand over his heart. "Is this him?" He asked, staring at Wooyoung with wide eyes.

Jongho felt pride bubble within him for a moment. "Yeah, this is Wooyoung. Woo, this is my mom, Kennedy."

Wooyoung blinked at Kennedy and let out a little whine.

"I'm sorry we had to meet like this, but I need to help you inside now, okay?" Kennedy looked up and offered San a kind smile while they helped Wooyoung down out of the van. Jongho kept his arms underneath his mate's stomach to help support him, especially when he showed signs of not being able to fully stand.

Wooyoung whimpered and wobbled in place as his legs started to shake.

"Hurry. We are running out of time." Primrose said from behind them. "Linza is ready for everything, this could escalate rapidly." Her voice sounded grave.

"What are you talking about?" Jongho looked up at her and felt his panic level increasing.

"Jong, get him inside." Mingi said from his mother's side.

The younger alpha growled, but with the help of his mom, San, and Yunho, they helped Wooyoung into the he small cabin. An older omega was bustling around lighting herbs and making sure there were bowls of water and towels ready. The sight set Jongho on edge and he felt his wolf wanting to burst forth and protect his mate.

But Wooyoung's whimpers pulled him back.

"Hello, I'm Linza. Wooyoung, right?"

"Yes." Jongho and San answered at the same time. The beta was looking just as stressed.

"I know you are close, but only Jongho can stay right now. There is going to be a lot going on and I need room to get around." Linza's voice was sharp. She was an omega used to getting her way.

"But..." Yunho placed a hand on Wooyoung's back. Then he looked down and Jongho knew Wooyoung talking to him. "Ok. We will be right outside." He kissed Wooyoung's forehead, and so did San, before they stepped outside.

Primrose and Mingi were standing against the wall on the far end of the room and Linza came to kneel next to the now panting omega. "Can you shift on your own?" Wooyoung strained and whined. His shoulders heaved with his labored breathing. Sweat started to mat his fur again. "Oh, don't hurt yourself." Linza rubbed his pay gently. "Jongho, I need you to order him to shift." Linza looked at him and gave him a sharp nod.

"What?"

"He needs your help. He is more wolf than human right now, so he will listen to his alpha."

Jongho gulped and looked back at Mingi. His brother's forehead was creased with worry, but he nodded. So Jongho took a deep breath and looked back and Wooyoung. "Okay. Shift." He said.
Wooyoung trembled and let out a long, high whine."

"Shift. Wooyoung, SHIFT." The omega howled in pain as his body started to convulse.

"Keep going." Linza whispered.

"SHIFT. SHIFT!!" Jongho felt his wolf surging forward and knew his eyes were glowing bright red to match the stunning yellow coming from Wooyoung when he could open his eyes. "SHIFT!!"

Another howl started to come from Wooyoung, but it was strangled and eventually cut off as his body slowly morphed back into his human form. At first, Jongho was ecstatic. He let out a small sob of relief and moved to hug his mate, but then Wooyoung's scream of pain made him pause.
It was then that he realized that Wooyoung's stomach was a lot bigger than he had expected it to be.

Much bigger... Almost as if...

"Aaaahhh!!" Wooyoung tried to curl in on himself and Linza immediately sprung into action.

"Get him on the bed." She snapped her fingers and Mingi ran forward when Jongho couldn't move. "That's it. Wooyoung I need you to take a deep breath. You're having a contraction."

"What?!" Jongho jumped up and looked around the room. "There's no way! H-He's only f-five months!"

Kennedy grabbed him and pulled him to the side so that Linza could help get Wooyoung situated. "Baby, I need you to listen to me. This is why we brought Linza. Primrose suspected this might happen. He was in his wolf form for too long, and wolves are only pregnant for about 70 days or so."

"When were you going to tell me this?!" He snapped, looking at his father's mate.

Primrose gave him a hard glare. "When we confirmed this was going to happen."

"Baby." Kennedy yanked his head back around. "Wooyoung needs you right now. You can't let your anger get the better of you. Your. Mate. Needs. You." His mother said.

Jongho's mouth opened and closed twice, then he nodded and hurried to the far side of the bed Wooyoung was now situated on.
"J-J-Jong..." Wooyoung whimpered, reaching out for him.

"I'm here." The alpha whispered, taking his omega's hand in both of his and kissing his fingers. "What do you need?"

Wooyoung let out a small whine, but Jongho understood. He pulled himself up on the bed and nuzzled against the mating mark he had placed on the older's neck. His omega immediately hugged him with shaking arms and returned the motion. The feeling of touching their mate again seemed to calm both of them down tremendously.

Until the next contraction hit and Wooyoung screamed.

What is going on in there?! San asked, panic in his voice.

Wooyoung is in labor. Mingi answered, then he stepped outside to fill the others in on what was going on.

Jongho could feel their worry and displeasure through the link, but he forced it out so he could brush Wooyoung's wet hair away from his face. "It's okay, Woo. Breath through it." He said, trying to keep himself calm too.

For a fleeting moment, Jongho suddenly realized they had missed out on all the big moments of this pregnancy. Finding out the gender... Wooyoung's belly growing... Seeing the cute waddle he knew the omega would have... The only thing that kept him from letting his rage take over was the fact that Wooyoung squeezed his hand.

"Things are going fast." Linza said, bringing a bowl of herbs over to smear the concoction on Wooyoung's chest. "The baby is going to be here any time now, so you need to try and stay calm." Her eyes locked onto Jongho as she spoke.

"Jong... It hurts..." Wooyoung whimpered and looked up at him. Then another contraction hit and he tried to curl in on himself.

"Breathe deep, Wooyoung. Those herbs will help with the pain." Linza kept her voice calm but firm as she worked to undress the omega. She brought over all her towels and bowels of water, then instructed Jongho to help hold Wooyoung's legs open. "You're already pretty dilated."

"I'm not ready!" Wooyoung whimpered and started to shake his head. "I can't, no, I can't!"

"Youngie." Jongho released his leg and moved forward to cup his mate's face. "Youngie calm down. I know this is sudden and scary, but we are going to get through this together, okay?" When Wooyoung whimpered, Jongho pressed their lips together for the first time since he had transformed and he felt his wolf surge forward as their connection was renewed. It also seemed to help Wooyoung too, because when Linza told him to start pushing, he did with a long groan.

Jongho did the best he could to encourage Wooyoung through the entire process, lending his strength where he could and helping Linza if she needed it.

He felt pride for his mate bubbling over as soon as he heard the first cries of their baby enter the room. As much as he wanted to look at their child, he kept his focus on Wooyoung, who had completely exhausted himself during the labor.

Wooyoung could barely keep his eyes open, and his grip on Jongho's hand was weak.
Kennedy came over and gently placed his fingers on the omega's neck to check his pulse. "It's weak, but still there. His body has been through a lot today, so he is going to need to rest. A lot."

"He's going to be okay though, right?" Jongho looked up at his mom and tried to keep his lower lip from trembling.

"Yes baby." Kennedy reached over and cupped Jongho's chin. "Be the alpha I know you can be and he will be just fine."

Jongho smiled and nodded, then felt his mouth drop open when Linza came walking over with his pup in her hands. Wooyoung let out a small groan and tilted his head, sensing his baby.

The older omega beamed and slowly turned the baby so it was resting against Wooyoung's bare chest. Jongho helped Wooyoung lift his arm up to wrap it around the small bundle. "Jongho, Wooyoung, meet your son." A boy. Jongho had a perfect, beautiful little boy. His wolf started to go crazy within him as he gazed down at his son and his mate.

"Congratulations." Kennedy said, tears coming to his eyes. "What are you going to name him?"

Jongho bit his lip and looked down at his mate. His omega could hardly keep his eyes open, but it looked like he was trying to think of one. They had never had a chance to discuss baby names at all... "I... I'm not sure."

"If I may," His mother said slowly. "Your grandfather's name was Finnley, everyone called him Finn though. He was a high ranking hunter in the pack. I know you never met him, but you are a lot like him."

"This is true." Linza chuckled. "He was a grumpy alpha himself, but he was strong."

"Y... Es..." Wooyoung said, his voice hoarse from his painful labor.

Jongho looked down at him and gently caressed his cheek. "Yes? You like that name?"

Wooyoung nodded. "It's..."

"You need to rest love." Jongho leaned forward to connect their foreheads.

"It's... Part... Of you. My... Alpha." Wooyoung slowly rocked his head back and forth so their noses brushed together.

The young alpha sobbed and placed kisses along his omega's head and cheeks. "Finnley it is then."

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Written by flamewhipper