Wooyoung slid to a stop in the main entrance. Wolf after wolf kept streaming out of the lower corridors. All alphas. But they were so preoccupied with needing to get out front that they didn't pay any attention to him.

His goal right now was to get to Seonghwa. He just needed to find him.

If he was under the pack's protection, then he was willing to bet he would be on one of the upper floors.

He started too bound to the closest stairs when he was tackled and went rolling across the floor. He yelped as his body reminded him of how sore he was, but forced himself on his feet again, only to feel a pair of arms wrap around his neck.

"You're ok." Yeosang said as he buried his face in Wooyoung's neck.

The omega started to pull away so he could shift but Yeosang just tightened his grip. He whined in response and then looked up to see both Hongjoong and Mingi padding over to them. They both shoved their noses into his sides and rubbed themselves against him in greeting.

Yeosang sat back and tied a chord around Wooyoung's neck. He never realized the white noise that was happening in his head until it was gone.

Can you hear me? Hongjoong's voice came through loud and clear.

Wooyoung let out a series of yaps as he finally started to feel complete again. Or almost complete. I thought I would never hear your voice again.

I'm glad you're ok, but where is Seonghwa? Mingi asked.

I don't know, I was just getting ready to go look for him. I was... separated from him...

The two alphas looked at each other briefly while Yeosang shifted, and then continued to rub himself against the omega.

So what should we do? Hongjoong asked. The main hall was clear now, but siting out in the open made him nervous.

Let's split up. Wooyoung said, standing a little taller. Mingi and I can go that way, you and Yeosang can go the other. But, where is Jongho and Yunho?

Jongho was badly wounded... Yeosang lowered his head. Yunho is taking care of him. He will be ok, Lizbeth found an old spell that healed him, but he is weak right now.

Wooyoung looked at the front door. He fought the urge to go check on them. If they were safe then he needed to focus on finding Seonghwa and San. Ok, let's go. He looked at Mingi, who nodded, and they took off up the stairs.

He and Mingi searched their half of the second floor, but there was no sign of Seonghwa's lemon scent. But when they got to the third floor, they were blasted with it.

Mingi bolted, heading straight for the door and shifting. He gave himself enough time to pull some pants on before he started ramming himself against the door. "Hwa! If you're in there stand back baby. I'm coming!"

Wooyoung kept watch, whining when Mingi was having a hard time breaking the door. It was really thick...

Move. Let me try. He said, walking over. He started by clawing at the door, but even his claws barely made a dent. So he dropped down and took the doorknob in his teeth. He braced his front paws on the door and pulled as hard and as fast as he could.

With a yelp, he fell back and spat the hunk of metal out of his mouth and cringed. But he got the job done.

Mingi stuck his hand in the hole to release the latch and rushed inside. He and Seonghwa immediately embraced and fell to their knees. They both nuzzled each other's marks and Mingi started to place kisses all over his face. "Are you ok? He didn't hurt you or the baby, did he?"

Seonghwa had a hard time forming any words, so all he did was shake his head before holding Mingi tighter.

Wooyoung was about to walk into the room when the air in the hallway shifted. He turned to see a soot colored wolf standing at the end of the hallway. He smelled of rosemary.

San!! He yapped and started to move forward, but the wolf stayed there, just watching him and snarling. Sannie? Can you hear me?

If he doesn't have one of Lizbeth's charms his pack link is cut off. Mingi said. He stepped into the hallway. Wooyoung... I don't think that's San...

Stay with Seonghwa. Wooyoung tried to keep his voice from shaking, especially when the wolf started to chuckle.

It was Caius.

Woo...

Stay with Seonghwa. The omega hunched over and snarled back while pawing at the ground.

Caius watched him with a hungry look in his eyes and then stood taller. He snapped his jaws a couple of time and Wooyoung could feel him trying to assert his dominance. His legs shook beneath him as he did his best to not submit.

Instead, he snapped back, then spun around and ran.

He could sense the alpha chasing after him.

Guys, we found Seonghwa. I'm going to get him out of here, but Wooyoung needs you! Mingi called out.

What's happening? Yeosang and Hongjoong asked at the same time.

It doesn't matter! Work on freeing the betas and omegas! I'm fine! Trying his best to keep his fear out of his voice, Wooyoung rounding a corner and flew down the stairs.

He took every twist and turn that he found, trying to confuse the alpha, but it was no use.

Caius was faster.

And he was gaining on him.

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Hongjoong and Yeosang looked at each other. They wanted to go help Wooyoung, but he had told them not to, plus Yeosang did say that part of the plan coming here was to free the other wolves being held hostage.

They shifted and ran down the stairs to the basement floors. Yeosang paused at the foot of the stairs and Hongjoong watched as all the color drained from his face. He stopped and immediately cupped his beta's face in his hands. "You don't have to do this. I can work on freeing them. You can leave, right now."

For a moment, Yeosang looked like he was going to say yes. But then his jaw set and he shook his head. "I can do it." He took Hongjoong's hand and they started looking for a main office. There had to be spare keys somewhere.

The smell of the wolves was just as overwhelming as last time.

As they were looking, Hongjoong had a sinking thought. How were they supposed to get all of these wolves out of here unharmed...?

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Lizbeth looked around at the carnage happening around her. The death toll was high on each side. Her heart raced as she worked her way into the fortress. When she stepped inside, she ripped the bracelet off her wrist and let the pearls bounce across the floor.

She didn't know if her friends would come, but part of her hoped they would. The Hunters were struggling...

The fortress itself was empty in the main hall, but she heard a commotion coming from the stairwell in the back.

Several wolves came running up, all flashing eyes of blue and gold.

Lizbeth sighed in relief, knowing that the prisoners were being set free. She watched as several just ran out the front gates and kept going. A few of the betas joined the fight, taking Alpha Pack by surprise.

She turned around to go help and rushed forward when Yeosang came up supporting a very pregnant omega girl. "Lizbeth!" He gasped. "You're ok! How is Jongho?"

"Healing. What can I do?"

He bit his lip and looked back down the stairs. "We need help getting some of them out of here. There are a lot of them who can't shift."

"I'll go try to get some help." She spun around and ran through the gates, doing her best to dodge gunfire and teeth.

Lizbeth searched until she found the Colonel. He was hiding behind a tank looking over a map of the area. "Colonel!"

His head snapped up and he turned to her. "Lizbeth? What's wrong?"

"They need help. Some of the prisoners can't get out on their own. Can I take some men in with me?"

"Yes. The sooner we can get them out, the sooner we can leave." He nodded and barked out orders.

A group of Hunters formed and Lizbeth led them back into the fortress. "Those stairs there lead you down." They nodded and ran ahead, but something was stopping her from joining.

A deep rumbling growl came from behind her and she was met with the red eyes of a red wolf. Lizbeth tensed. She knew she was too weak to fight right now, but he had already made the approach.

Taking a steady breath, she shifted into her delicate wolf and snarled back, trying to throw her ancient dominance at him. He seemed to flinch slightly, but not enough to back down.

His eyes flashed to the side when a few of the Hunters came up carrying pregnant omegas. They widened in surprise and Lizbeth took this chance to leap forward and snapped at his neck. Her teeth sank in, but he was able to throw her off easily.

They met in midair and she felt the wind get knocked out of her as she fell to the floor. The alpha descended on her and pressed his paws into her throat. She squirmed, trying to throw him off balance, but she was too weak...

Then he was knocked off her as a small orange and white wolf slammed into him. They rolled across the ground and Lizbeth gasped for air as she pushed herself up.

Another soot colored wolf ran past her, heading straight for the orange omega.

She jumped forward and grabbed his tail, pulling him back. The alpha swung around and his paw collided with her face, drawing blood. He swiped again, hitting the other side of her face. Foam gathered at his mouth as she felt his teeth sink into her skin over and over.

More teeth joined as she tried to fight off the red wolf too.

She saw the small omega running to help.

She howled in pain as she felt something ripped from her.

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Wooyoung cried out as he watched Caius and the red wolf gang up on Lizbeth. He saved her in a split second decision, knowing it would give Caius a chance to catch him, but she needed him.

He ran forward and leapt onto Caius' back, biting down hard on the back of his neck.

The alpha howled and spun around, grabbing one of Wooyoung's legs in his mouth. He pulled and they both fell to the ground.

Just when he thought it was over, Caius was knocked off him.

The dominance of this knew would was overpowering and Wooyoung had a hard time even lifting his head off the ground.

The snarling reverberated through the room and he saw the red wolf leave Lizbeth to go help Caius.

He whimpered as he was forced further into submission, but he tilted his head just enough to see another soot colored wolf advancing on Caius.

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Lizbeth's eyes fluttered as she twisted around. She could see Wooyoung laying on the floor next to her. He looked unharmed, but she could tell he was in pain from the alpha battle happening next to him.

She felt like she was slipping away.

Wooyoung whined as he started to push himself to her.

Another presence entered the room, running straight for Wooyoung.

It was the biggest alpha she had ever seen.

Mingi's father had finally joined the fight...

His jaws opened wide as a possessed look crossed his face.

Lizbeth forced her bleeding body off the ground.

Wooyoung turned to see the alpha running at him. His ears fell back and he tried to push himself away.

Lizbeth flung herself forward to collide with the alpha. He stumbled to the side and turned to her. She turned to glance at Wooyoung and nodded her head once before she felt his strong jaws close around her neck.