As the days passed, everyone did the best they could to stay happy. And really, I was hard not two with two more babies on the way.

Yeosang spent a lot of his time in the nursery that used to be Theo's getting it ready for his own baby. Hongjoong had offered to buy all new things for the room, but that seemed wasteful. The crib was still in perfect condition, as were a few of the toys.

Although he and Seonghwa did have fun going into town with their mates to shop for toys and a few new pieces of clothes.

Since Yeosang didn't know what the gender was, he planned on reusing either Avayla's or Theo's old clothes for now. Then he would go shopping and spoil the baby rotten.

He still couldn't believe that he and Hongjoong were going to have a baby. They had joked about it ever since they were kids, playing pretend and talking about how they would be mated one day.

Then when he never got pregnant while being held at Alpha Pack, Yeosang started to have that fear creep in that he wouldn't be able to get pregnant.

He was glad Maria had been there for him to reassure him that he could. She really knew what she was doing.

Hongjoong had offered for her and Kenneth to join their pack once everyone was back home again as a thank you for everything they had done, but they respectfully declined. It didn't really surprise anyone, but they had wanted to extend the offer.

Yeosang smiled as the door opened behind him, already knowing who it was as Hongjoong walked up behind him and rested his head on the younger's shoulder. "Hello love. What are you doing?"

"Just messing around. I think Seonghwa called it 'nesting'? I just wanted to be in here for a bit and make sure we weren't missing anything."

Hongjoong let out a low chuckle as he wrapped his arms around his mate and rubbed the sides of his stomach, smiling when their baby started to kick in response. "I'm sure we have everything. And it's not like we can't send someone out to grab it if we don't." He said before placing gentle kisses along Yeosang's neck.

He tilted his head to the side and closed his eyes, loving the chills that ran through his entire body at the attention. "Joong..." He whispered as his alpha ran one hand up over his chest.

Then a familiar scream filled the air and they both looked at the window.

Yeosang's heart dropped at the sound, as it did every time.

They had upped Wooyoung's intake of the potion to every two hours per Kenneth's suggestion. He was worried that enough of it wasn't getting absorbed into Wooyoung's system...

"No! Please!" His faint cry came from the cabin.

Hongjoong swore and turned his head away, so Yeosang turned to face him and placed a hand on his cheek. "Go, they need you. San could probably use a break too. I'll be fine in here."

His alpha nodded quickly before running from the room.

As soon as he left, Yeosang sank down into the rocking chair his mate had bought him and closed his eyes, trying to slow his beating heart.

This was the hardest part with the timing of everything. Yeosang had to work extra hard to stay calm. He and Seonghwa both.

He reached over and opened the top drawer of the dresser and pulled out a pair of ear plugs.

Silencing the screams helped...

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Hongjoong saw Mingi duck into the cabin right before he got there. It was good the other alpha had come because it looked like Wooyoung was in rough shape.

San had him pinned to the bed, silent tears running down his face as he worked to try and calm his mate down. He was using his own legs to hold Wooyoung's down, while his hand were wrapped around the younger's wrists.

Then omega was thrashing below him, white liquid dripping from his mouth as his face twisted in pain.

San managed to look over at them for a second and Hongjoong could see the fear and pain written all over his face.

"It's ok, San, we are here. Mingi?"

The taller immediately nodded and quickly took San's spot on top of Wooyoung.

"Please, no more! I can't take it!" The younger screamed.

Hongjoong gritted his teeth as he pulled the stopper out of the bottle sitting next to the bed. "I know, Youngie, but you can't stop now. You told us to not let you stop. Think of the baby."

"It hurts too much..." He whimpered, trying to shake Mingi off. Then he saw Hongjoong getting closer. "Please! No! Aaaah!" He screamed as he tried to curl up in a ball.

San ran to his head and placed his hands on either side. "Wooyoung listen to me. You can do this. I need you to take the potion, ok? I'm right here."

Hongjoong couldn't help but smile at the younger alpha. How he kept his voice so calm and steady right now, he had no idea, but it must have worked. Wooyoung whimpered again but looked up and forced out, "Sannie..."

At that, Hongjoong walked forward. "Are you ready?"

Wooyoung closed his eyes and opened his mouth, his lower lip trembling.

Slowly, Hongjoong poured the potion down his throat so he didn't choke on it as he tried to drink it. He had told him it didn't taste bad, so the actual drinking wasn't bad. It was the psychological side of it that made it difficult because his body knew to expect pain now every time he drank it.

All three alphas watched as Wooyoung drank, keeping his eyes closed the entire time. Once the liquid was gone, Hongjoong leaned over to wipe the sides of Wooyoung's mouth with a towel.

Mingi slowly slid off him as they all waited for him to react. They never knew how instant it was going to be anymore with how frequently he was taking the serum now.

Sometimes it wasn't until right at the two hour mark that he started reacting. No one knew if that was him trying to fight it, or if his body was actually starting to accept it. But that was rare that he made it this long.

And this wasn't one of those times.

Wooyoung's entire body started to shake as the liquid started dribbling out of his mouth again. He didn't make any sound, but he shook his head back and forth rapidly, throwing San's hands off.

Hongjoong jumped forward, beating San there to pull Wooyoung up into a sitting position and hugged him from behind while rubbing his chest and stomach.

Mingi pulled San to him, trying to give the other alpha a bit of comfort too. Hongjoong could tell it helped a little because San buried his face in Mingi's chest and his shoulders started to shake.

Wooyoung started to calm down too as Hongjoong held him, quietly shushing him and he continued to rub the omega.

He leaned over at one point to grab the towel, cleaning up his face gently. "San, why don't you go inside and get some food and try to sleep. I'll stay with him."

"But-"

"Hongjoong is right, come on." Mingi said softly, wrapping an arm around San's shoulders and leading him from the cabin.

Now that it was just the two of them, Hongjoong sighed and leaned into the wall, pulling the younger with him.

A few whimpers would escape Wooyoung's mouth as his body fought the potion, but now that it had expelled some of it he seemed to be doing a little better.

When the omega finally stopped shaking and his breathing evened out, Hongjoong slowly lowered him to the bed. He kept his arms wrapped protectively around Wooyoung.

They would get through this. None of them would give up until a clear end was in sight. Even if it was the worst one...

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As the weeks passed, the house started to grow a little tense again.

Yeosang was drawing closer and closer to his due date, so Maria was watching him like a hawk because of the small signs of stress he would show.

None of them faulted him though. Wooyoung wasn't showing any signs of getting better. San always looked tired and he was losing weight. One of the alphas would have to force him to leave the cabin to eat and sleep, which he usually passed out as soon as his head hit the pillow.

The kids had stopped asking to visit Wooyoung too. They knew something was wrong so they tended to flock to San whenever he was in the house to show their support.

Theo would spend a lot of time staring out the window while they sat in the living room.

Then one day they got a pleasant surprise.

Yeosang was sitting in his rocking chair, trying to calm himself after a particularly violent bought with Wooyoung caused San to come in with a black eye.

Wooyoung?

He sat up and looked around, thinking he must have imagined the voice.

What's wrong with Wooyoung?

A glass shattered in the other room, causing Yeosang to push himself out of the chair and hustle as fast as he could down the hallway.

Yunho was on his knees, one hand covering his mouth as he stared at Theo. The little boy turned to his mom and tilted his head. Mama, what's wrong?

"Did he?" Yeosang asked, pointing at the boy.

Theo? Yunho said through the pack link.

The boy flashed a smile identical to Yunho's as he ran forward and threw his arms around the beta's neck. Mama I heard you! I heard you!

Yeosang leaned against the counter on shaky legs as he fought the tears coming to his eyes. None of them knew what would happen when the pack link opened for Theo, if he would know how to talk or if he even could.

Jongho came running into the room, nearly tripping as he pulled on his pants. He must have been out on patrol and came hurrying back because he was still out of breath.

The alpha slide across the floor to envelope his family in a tight hug.

Papa!

Jongho let out a very uncharacteristically loud sob as he pulled Theo into his arms.

Welcome to the pack, little Theo. Hongjoong said, stepping through the back door with a wide smile on his face.

Baby, how did you know? Yunho gently rubbed his son's head.

I could hear for a long time. But I couldn't form the words.

"Theo!" Avayla's squeal came from down the hall. "Theo! Theo!" She barreled into him, sending the two rolling on the floor.

Ava! He giggled as she tickled his side.

"Theo your voice is so cute!" She said.

Everyone laughed along with the kids as they continued to play with each other. Mingi and Seonghwa had appeared next to Yeosang shortly after Avayla came running in, smiling down at their daughter happily.

She had been showing the signs of forming the pack link as well, and they had known for some time now that she was starting to hear them when they communicated with each other. Now it was time to start working on her speaking too.

But she was right. Theo's voice was the sweetest thing any of them had heard in a long time.

Especially because their joy was broken by another strangled scream.

Theo rose off the ground and walked into Yunho's arms, burying his face in his chest. What's wrong with Uncle Woo?

Yunho and Jongho exchanged a glance between them, and then Hongjoong, who just nodded.

Uncle Woo is sick, sweetie. Jongho said slowly as Yunho's lip started to tremble. He is trying to take medicine to get better, but his body doesn't like it.

It makes his tummy upset?

Yes. It makes his tummy very upset. Hongjoong said, kneeling next to the family. But it's something he needs to take so he can have a baby.

Like Uncle Sangie and Uncle Hwa? Theo glanced at the two pregnant males with wide, inquisitive eyes.

You're such a bright boy. Hongjoong praised, tilting his head and smiling. Uncle Woo wants to be able to have a baby too.

Theo nodded slowly, then looked back at Yunho. I like this, Mama. He said while patting the beta's cheek.

Yunho smiled at him and nodded before bringing Theo into a tight hug. I like it too, baby. I am so proud of you.

Avayla giggled next to them and wrapped her arms around Theo from behind, joining in on the group hug that was slowly forming.