Yunho couldn't shake the feeling in his gut as they stood there watching the alphas and Colonel Gregson plan. Wooyoung was pressed into his side for warmth.

The wind started blowing, kicking up a large swirl of snow. The two Hunters turned their backs to it, and in turn, Yunho and Wooyoung.

He didn't mind though, he was tired of getting looks from them.

All three alphas turned their heads to glance at the walls to the west, looking where the Colonel was pointing.

That's when it happened.

Something shot out of the snow and looped itself around both Yunho's and Wooyoung's muzzles. They whined and reared back, trying to paw it off while reaching out to the others.

But it was like a fog fell over him and Yunho realized he couldn't feel the pack link. He cursed and turned to Wooyoung, seeing him struggling as well.

They tried to run forward, but something else looped around their front legs, knocking them onto their sides.

Yunho let out a loud whine, trying to gain the attention of the Hunters, but the wing picked up at the same time, swallowing his voice.

Something grabbed his hind leg and started to drag him through the snow. He flipped around and saw it was a large, black alpha. Yunho tried to kick at him with his other leg, but all it managed to do was flip him so that his nose was shoved in the snow.

He whined again and flailed his bound front legs, trying to pull free. Then he managed to get his head above the snow again and flared his nostrils as he took a few deep breaths.

Glancing to his side, he notices Wooyoung was being dragged by the scruff of his neck by a red wolf. It was the female alpha from before. Her eyes were red as she snarled at Wooyoung, forcing him into submission.

Yunho growled and tried to twist out of his captor's grip, but then he whimpered in pain as the alpha sank his teeth in deeper.

It was like they were expecting them to come... Either that, or they read the situation and took advantage of the fact that the others had been huddled together.

Yunho tried to tilt his head and call out to Jongho as his heart pounded against this chest, but it was no use. He couldn't even see the Hunters anymore as he was dragged further and further away.

The wind picked up again, creating a wall of snow and hiding them from the rest of the world.

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Jongho cringed when the wind picked up, so he moved closer to San to try and stay warm. He didn't understand how the Colonel wasn't frozen through right now if his own fur couldn't keep him warm.

But then again, Colonel Gregson was a tough man. He was shouting at them over the wind and pointing to the different towers on the wall. "I think that if we can get a bomber in and aim for the towers, we can collapse the wall with minimal damage to the city within. The walls look like they are thick, so the explosion might send a few stones flying inward, but it's a risk I'm willing to take if it gives my men easier access."

Mingi nodded next to him as they all glanced at the wall.

"San, you know the inside of the fortress?" He yelled.

The alpha nodded slowly and shrugged his shoulders.

"A little bit?"

San nodded.

The Colonel smirked a little and turned back to the wall. "If we want, we had try having some of my men to an air drop, and parachute in to try and take them by surprise. It would be a tricky situation, and if it was storming the day we picked we wouldn't be able to do it. But it be effective if we can pull it off."

Mingi huffed and nodded again.

"Can you rally any wolves to your aid again?"

Jongho looked at Mingi. He had almost forgotten that the settlement wolves had come to help them, but that was long after the battle had started. Really it was the betas that they had freed who were strong enough that had helped with the battle. Or at least that's what he heard.

He watched as Mingi shrugged and let out a low whine.

"Maybe talk to Tina and Marylou, see if they have friends." The Colonel said.

"Colonel! Sir!" One of the Hunters yelled.

The four of them looked at where they were standing and Jongho's heart dropped. They were pointing at where Yunho and Wooyoung had been standing moments before.

Had they really been that oblivious?

What happened? San snarled as he ran at the Hunters. They held their hands up in surrender.

San! Over here! Mingi called.

The three alphas gathered around one spot and noticed that a struggle had taken place. Jongho's nostrils flared as he tried to pick up on a scent, but there was nothing.

Damn them and their spells! He roared, swiping at the snow and sending it flying. And damn us for not paying attention!

We have to find them. San said, turning to look away from where they had been standing. Jongho, we have to find them. Quickly. He started to run forward but Mingi grabbed his tail to stop him.

No! We need to stick to the plan. There's no way we will find them in this storm if their scent is hidden.

San spun around and snapped at him, making Mingi back up a little. I will not let them hurt him again! He is in danger!

Mingi's eyes were a dark red now as his hackles rose. And my mate isn't? We are all in danger right now! He snarled and worked to tower over the smaller alpha.

But it didn't work. San had proven time and time again that dominance didn't work on him when he was angry, so he ran forward and lunged for Mingi.

Stop! Jongho called out. He ran forward to try and stop them, but they were already rolling around in the snow.

Colonel Gregson stood off to the side with his eyes wide while his men held up their guns and aimed for the wolves. Jongho moved to stand between them and shook his head. The Colonel held up his hand, signaling for his men to stop.

Jongho then turned and ran back to the fighting alphas. Mingi had managed to pin San on his back in the snow, but the smaller was still putting up a good fight. Jongho used this to ram into Mingi's side and send him flying. Then he spun around and grabbed onto the back of San's neck to hold him in place. Stop now! This isn't going to help any of our mates!

Both alphas froze under the command of the second-in-command for their pack.

We need to stop fighting! We are all worried about what is going on! And this is getting us nowhere.

Mingi bowed his head and Jongho felt San go lax in his grip, so he let go. Jongho... We need to hurry. They could kill Wooyoung if they find out who he is...

What are you talking about?

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"There you go, let it all out." Lance said as he sat with Seonghwa in the bathroom.

The omega was hit hard with morning sickness today, although it was a blessing in disguise because it hit right when Lance was about to force himself on Seonghwa again.

Now the alpha was sitting on the edge of the tub and rubbing Seonghwa's back gently. The motion made his skin crawl and he wanted nothing more than to shove the disgusting hand away from him.

But he was too weak right now and too focused on the churning of his stomach. Now he knew what Yunho went through with his sickness. It was awful...

Juno appeared at one point with cold towels that Lance would use to dap Seonghwa's forehead. He didn't admit it out loud, but it actually felt really nice against his clammy skin. He couldn't help but let out a soft sigh when one was placed on the back of his neck and shoulders.

When his wave of nausea finally seemed to pass, Lance helped Seonghwa back to bed and got him situated so he could sit up. Then he handed him a glass of water. "Just sip it until you know your stomach has settled."

Fighting back the sarcastic response on his tongue, Seonghwa did as he asked.

"Good boy. Now once you get to feeling better we will start going for walks to keep everything circulating properly. You will not speak to anyone unless given permission, just as no one will speak to you. As long as you continue to behave, I will continue to give you more freedom."

Seonghwa glared at him for a brief moment, but then nodded his head and looked down at the bed. Is this what he could look forward to for the rest of his life? Being Lance's pet, only good for having his children?

He hoped not...

A knock on their door captured their attention.

"What?" Lance called.

"It's Freya, Sir." A muffled female's voice said from the other side. Seonghwa chewed on the inside of his cheek. It sounded so familiar... Where had he heard that voice before?

Lance hurried to the door and opened it to stick his head out.

"We got them." She said, a sinister tone to her voice.

"Excellent." The alpha turned back to look at Seonghwa. "Rest up. I'll be back to check on you in a bit." He said before slipping out and slamming the door.

Seonghwa stared after him with wide eyes. Who did they get?

His heart started to race at all of the implications those words could mean.

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Wooyoung opened his eyes slowly and groaned in pain. He instantly knew he was back in his human form, and that his hands were tied above his head. He also felt the horrible sensation of a collar around his neck.

He blinked several times and looked around. He was standing against a stone wall with his legs spread apart, his ankles and wrists chained to the wall.

Yunho was next to him, his head hanging forward as his limp body strained against his chains.

"Yunho..." He hissed, trying to get the beta's attention. "Yunho!"

His friend jerked and lifted his head a little as he slowly came back to consciousness. He let out a little moan while looking around. It was obvious he was still dazed.

"Yunho..." Wooyoung said, feeling his voice falter.

The beta started struggling as soon as he heard Wooyoung's voice. "Wooyoung! Are you ok?" He groaned as he tried to free himself.

"S-Stop... You'll only hurt yourself." The omega whispered.

"Where are we?"

"I have a feeling we are inside Ultima... Where else would they take us?"

Yunho swore and pulled at his chains again. "We've got to get out of here. I don't think the others know what happened to us. Damn these collars!" He roared.

Wooyoung had tears running down his cheeks. "Yunho... Please stop..." He begged, even though he too had started to test his bonds.

Then the door opened and two people walked in who made their hearts stop. Wooyoung could feel all the color drain from his face.

How was this even possible? How could they be here?

And what did this mean for him?

His stomach churned and he felt like he could be sick at any moment as memories from his past flooded the front of his mind.

"No..." He whispered.

"Well, well. I'd say we got quite lucky today. Didn't we Freya?" The male said, staring back at them with eerily familiar eyes, except they were much, much colder than the ones he was used to looking at.

"Oh yes, Silas my love, we did. And they are all ours to play with. That is, until we get our real prize." She said, walking over to Wooyoung and running a long finger down his jaw and neck, tracing the collar, making him whimper and turn his head away. "And you're going to help us."