He had been restless ever since Jisung gave him that box. Already suspecting there was more, probably from their own studies, he wondered how long they had kept an eye on him and his brother until some months ago.

Quite unbelievable, he had been stuck here for months. Where was Jinyoung? Was he even alive?

It was either them who kept him prisoner or it was another mafia.

Hyunjin sighed, picking up Wonpil's familiar file. Never ever in his life he'd suspected all the people who actually stuck around him was running from mafia or gangs, some even a dark past. But he wouldn't be too surprised either.

It had been for the best he didn't make much friends. Now they wouldn't have to be dragged into this mess.

Often nowadays, he'd stay up working until he was too hungry or tired for his brain to function more. Having gone through the files countless of times, he was familiar with every bit of information , even memorized some things before moving on to try remembering. Besides that, he also spent his days wandering around and studying the mansion for any possible route or secret door.

As he busied himself, he started seeing them lesser and lesser. His pack, he realized. Or they were at least supposed to be, he wasn't forcefully claimed anyways.

Heat spread across his cheeks at the memories and Hyunjin shook his head. All he should be focusing on now is getting his brother free and away from those dangerous men.

Chan only hummed at him when he asked about his brother, the raven being cautious around the subject seeing how they wouldn't let him know anything about Jinyoung. Sometimes in the mornings, he'd wake up with the alpha's scent beside him but a cold bed.

At least they tried to seem like they cared.

Even if he saw them lesser, he knew they was watching him. Their physical touches had stopped, Hyunjin no longer enter ring their rooms, let alone leaving his room until he was sure he was alone. ( not fully alone but oh well )

Felix's scent lay on top of his own in the pillows every morning he woke up, a distant memory of someone brushing their fingers though his hair as he slept.

Sometimes, when he ignored the shame and his pride, Hyunjin strolled into Woojin's room to find some comfort in the older's calming scent. If the alpha had noticed, he didn't say anything, even if Hyunjin would plop down on his bed to inhale the heavy scent of him and tints of Chan's.

Wishing the feeling didn't feel so much like home, he curled up further in the middle of the floor.

Denying that he belonged to them was a lie and he wished he could keep finding something to hate about them, but it didn't do as well when they treated him so gently. Like glass, ready to break anytime.

If he could avoid them, his hate would surely grow stronger. Right?

Yet he found himself missing their touches, only to shake his head and mumble to himself how he must've gone crazy. However, the lack of touch and attention got his wolf whimpering sadly and he opted on stealing some things to scent instead.

As long as he avoided them, he wouldn't fall deeper. They wouldn't miss those missing clothes or pillows either.

The male sighed tiredly, rubbing his eyes as he lay the image of the mansion's first plan in front of him. The only escaping way was through the door that was thick with bars ( they were added when he was asleep and no one would explain why ) and after that a freaking large yard with fences of electricity.

It wast entirely impossible to escape right? However, he couldn't risk it if he wanted to keep his brother alive. Right now, he didn't have time to do anything stupid.

If Jinyoung being free meant he was prisoner here forever, he'd accept that.

A knock on his door caught Hyunjin's attention, quickly cleaning up the best he could while shouting a "Welcome in" to Woojin. The older's familiar honey scent filled the room, along with the calming scents of tea and silk.

Feeling himself relax at the soothing pheromones, the raven purred quietly as he felt a hand against the crown of his head. Woojin smiled at the sight, stroking the pale male's cheek before frowning at the papers.

"How about we get you out of here? It would be nice, right?" The older alpha spoke in a soft tone and Hyunjin felt how his wolf purred but he refused to meet those kind eyes. Instead, he just nodded slowly and stared at his hands in front of him.

The bed shifted, Woojin moving closer to cup his hands around Hyunjin's face. "Baby boy, look at me."

Shuddering at the changed tone, he felt how his eyes flailed up to meet Woojin's dark ones. He was met by a gentle smile and the alpha leaned closer, catching his lips in a light kiss. Despite it being so gentle, Hyunjin felt his head spin, eyes fluttering close as his hand grip the older's shirt.

Woojin looked handsome today, as usual. Wearing a white dress shirt with black suit pants and shiny leather shoes, he looked like a professional. What's expected less from an CEO though?

His hair was pushed back a bit, falling into soft waves behind his ears and the younger fought the urge to curl his fingers into those soft brown locks.

Pulling away, Woojin chuckled as Hyunjin let out an airy whine, thumb swiping his lips as he leaned in to kiss his nose. Continuing like that, he prepped slow and light kisses across Hyunjin's face, leaving the heated skin red from the raven flushing afterwards.

"Missed you."

It was only those two sweet words, no my omega or anything else. Just those two words.

Hyunjin sadly looked at the older, heart clenching pathetically in his chest. His hand touched Woojin's cheek, the older nuzzling into it with closed eyes and he couldn't help the tired smile.

What was he doing?

Not saying anything, he pulled away and watched Woojin sit back. The older sighed, reaching out his hand. "Shall we go then?"

For a few minutes, Hyunjin only stared at the hand before humming and took it in his own. He couldn't go back and regret now.

<>

The car ride was silent, Hyunjin looking out of the window as if he tried to suck everything in before locking himself away from reality once again. Woojin was sitting beside him, driving calmly as he looked at the back mirror once in a while.

He didn't know if the younger had given up on escaping, but however, Hyunjin had followed him calmly to the car and fastened his seatbelt without protests. Even now, he was sitting quietly while looking at the city of Seoul.

It was late after lunch, the clock being around three as he pulled in front of a familiar building. Hyunjin's eyes lit up with questions, but he didn't ask anything as the older parked. Slipping out of his seat, he waited on Woojin to come open the door for him before obediently follow him into his office.

There was no covering up for his awe, the young omega whipping around and looking everywhere in the new area. Was it here all of them worked? It looked so fancy and expensive, they must be that rich, huh? Glass offices could be seen in a big dome and some workers also bowed for Woojin as they made their way higher and higher up in the building.

On the way they also passed by meetings and large conference rooms.

"Curious? We are all from different families but Chan and I founded this company since we were from old money families." Woojin pushed a button in the glass elevator and they started going upwards.

"We are working with loans and transport, also by selling products and different deliveries. All of us, CEOs for different companies that unites as one together." He shrugged.

"Home school is important also, of course. But I would prefer you not to work here." Smiling, he brushed away something under Hyunjin's eye.

"But that's for you to decide, of course." What would they even want him to do then? Stay home like a perfect little omega, which he wasn't?

If he had known they were going to the office, Hyunjin would at least have dressed more properly.

Once they arrived to the alpha's office, he felt his jaw immediately drop. Besides it being huge with a large desk and chair, a big wall was consisting of glass windows, showing them a wide view over the city and it's life. Hyunjin slowly walked over the clean floor, gasping at the blinding city lights in front of him.

"Beautiful, isn't it? I've always wanted to show you this." He jumped as a pair of arm snuck around his waist, the alpha's voice hot in his ear.

"H-hyung! People are going to see us-" Humming, he blinked towards the walls and door.

"Don't care. You are just too irresistible." Slowly mouthing along his neck, Hyunjin moaned weakly and felt his knees going weak. The older pulled them back to push Hyunjin gently down on the leather couch, lips finding the raven's neck pulse. A shaky moan vibrated through the room as he sucked at the spot a little bit harsher.

Pulling away once he felt how Hyunjin's pale skin got swollen up, he smiled satisfyingly and kissed Hyunjin deeply, making the younger whine into his mouth. When they pulled apart again, Woojin was looking at him playfully and grinning.

"I'm just going to get something, alright? Wait for me here and be a good boy. I promise to be back soon." He nodded, watching as Woojin stood up after pecking him a last time. The older held something that looked like a remote, pushing a button before putting it back on his work desk.

Suddenly, large black screens covered the windows as the view disappeared behind it. He watched in fascination as they closed entirely and the room was filled with soft music instead, lights softening to a cozy yellow glow.

Kissing Hyunjin a last time, he promised the younger to be fast before smiling sweetly and opening the door. As fast as the door closed with a soft click, he fell back into the couch and let out a ragged breath.

Why did it feel like they were real lovers?

Hyunjin stared up on the roof, his mind toppling everywhere, Why would Woojin show him this? Or leave him alone? Should he try to escape and hope for the best? What if it was too risky?

Closing his eyes, he sighed quietly. Not trusting himself enough to relax here, he tried to stay alert to every little sounds coming from outside but the alpha doubted it would do him any good. After all, someone mysteriously folded clothes for him in the morning and left meals for him outside his door. He'd also noticed Jeongin's scent sometimes after showering, knowing they were all better than him in sneaking and staying quiet. Though, he guessed he could've expected that.

The silence fell over him like a thick blanket while he tried not to be bored nor distracted. What are Woojin even doing?

Suddenly, he jolted as a pair of hands grabbed his waist, someone pulling him into a bigger body.

Someone he didn't recognize.

Eyes snapping open, he was only met with sudden darkness as he couldn't decipher what happened. The strong scent behind him was unknown, mixed with many other scents.

Fear dunked in his veins as Hyunjin thrashed, mouth opening to yell only to be muffled with something that felt like a piece of cloth. Panic seeped into his mind as the hands trailed under his shirt, feeling like they was burning his stomach.

Hyunjin tried screaming again, only for it to come out muffled and the realization settled in that no one would come and save him.

His stomach turned as someone tried to tug his clothes off and he screamed louder, tears brimming in his eyes as more hands touched him.

Someone kissed his shoulder before moving up along his neck, the raven felt sick as the touch burned, burned, into his skin. He wanted to disappear, to go away and scrub it off his skin.

A chuckle made Hyunjin freeze, the unknown person ( persons? ) moving his hands dangerously close to Hyunjin's crotch.

Stop, stop, please-

The tears ran down his cheeks, scent turning sour as the fear grew bigger, almost suffocating. He let out a loud sob as someone rubbed the skin near his nipple, feeling like he wanted to puke, trashing even harder than before.

Deep growls echoed in his ear and he realized they were many, too many, mind jumping as someone rubbed something hard against his ass. Oh, god, please, no-

Hyunjin stomped and knocked his head back, trying to hit something as someone held his arms in a steel grip behind his back. Only laughing voices was heard along with his muffled cries as an answer. He was overwhelmed at the blackness, just wanting to pry the strangers off him.

They had other plans.

Someone shoved his face on the ground, or at least that what he thought because his cheek was met with a hard surface. He screamed hoarsely as his hair was tugged harshly, tears running freely when he tried to scramble away from the hands and oh god, the heavy scents.

All of them was alphas and despite being one himself, he felt so defenseless and weak when all of them were pressed against him.

Hyunjin sobbed out louder as someone pulled the cloth away, slapping him hard that had him shaking. "Please, I'll do anything, anything but this, please-"

It was cut short by a barking laugh and he cried as hands starting to tug his pants down, someone rubbing against his thigh while groaning.

"Please! I'm begging you, please..please"

He let out a startled shout as someone licked his mating marks, body shuddering violently. Hating himself for reacting like this, to these disgusting men, his pleas fell into whimpers and barely audible words.

From above his head, someone clicked with their tongue.

"Look at this pretty omega, sprawled out in front of us so messily. And yet he's whimpering for his alphas."

It was then Hyunjin realized he had been chanting Woojin's name, praying for the older to come and save him. How could he still call out for them after everything they did to him?

How? Was he sick?

Sick and insane, that must've been it.

"Do you enjoy that? Getting fucked by your mates every night, including that omega?" He glared up blindly, disgusted with himself how a part of him jumped to defend his mate. His mates.

What a beautiful title.

Letting out a sharp cry, his head was tugged upwards as someone pulled his hair, fingers digging painfully into his scalp. "You must love that don't you, omega? Being dominated by another omega, submitting to them like the little cumslut you are."

Silent tears dripped down his cheeks as he clenched his teeth.

"Lucky them you are so pretty. Such a shame though, a rare item like you being snatched just like that." A pang of pain flared up in his cheek as someone's fingers brushed his tears away slowly.

"Give us a taste, hm? I think you would do an excellent job being pliant for us, would you?" Hyunjin felt the color from his face drain away, hearing screaming in the background. Those voices only seemed closer and he felt his heart sink when they faded slowly.

But those shouts, didn't they sound somehow...familiar?

He knew that voice from somewhere.

All of sudden, they were back, this time even louder and Hyunjin felt his eyes widen.

That voice, it couldn't be possible? What was he doing here?

How the could he even be here?

That voice belonged to a person who was dead. He remembered going to the funeral so clearly.

It couldn't be possible, how would that person even be alive? The police found evidence and everything. They even confirmed the date and time of death.

Could it be..?

"Honey, your attention isn't supposed to be there." The sickening sweet voice made his blood turn cold, the man in front of him tilting his head up by grabbing his chin.

Realizing they were trying to kiss him, Hyunjin turned his head so the wet lips met his cheeks instead. Disgust bubbled up in his throat and he let out a pained whimper as he was slapped hard again.

The hands were back on his face, rubbing his lips with a thumb as the alpha above him growled. "Don't be difficult, ."

Hyunjin let out a hiss back, squirting his eyes as he prepared for the next hit. It never came.

Instead, the sound of the door being kicked open, along with the wood breaking filled his ears and the hand left his face.

They released him, Hyunjin falling onto the ground as he shut out the yelling voices along with loud noises of things being broken. He suspected they were fighting, but couldn't focus as the tears flowed again, out of relief or fear he didn't know.

Someone pulled him closer, Hyunjin first thrashing until he recognized the soothing scent and going limp against Woojin.

The older was safe and he hated himself for thinking like that. Fingers threaded through his hair gently, Hyunjin burying his head into Woojin's scent glads as he sobbed soundlessly, shaking and trying to make himself disappear.

He felt so exposed and vulnerable. All he wanted was to get away, away from those men, from those scents and the suffocating room.

A growl ripped from Woojin's mouth as a worker tried to help them, making everyone back away as the alpha covered his mate in his arms.

The vibration in the older's chest made him whimper but mind already too gone and exhausted as Woojin covered his body with a suit jacket that smelled like the calming honey tea.

Even his wolf purred as Hyunjin relaxed, eyes fluttering close. He didn't want to be conscious anymore, feeling like sleeping and waking up to everything being alright.

But he knew it wasn't going to.

Woojin hooked his arms under the younger's knees and stood up, lifting Hyunjin with him as he let the raven hide his face in the crook of his neck.

Hyunjin was still shaking, the dry tear stains fully visible on his pale cheeks as he breathed uneven. Knowing the younger would be more comfortable if not everyone was staring at him, Woojin called Jisung to come and drive them home to the mansion.

Once they were out of the room, he felt how his shirt slowly went wet, Hyunjin no longer making any sounds besides his breathing.

Gently kissing his forehead, the alpha let out more calming pheromones to calm the omega in his arms.

"It's alright Hyunjin. They are gone now, they won't hurt you anymore. I'm here." Hyunjin found some comfort in the soft voice, in his head a strong voice keeping on changing home and safe all over.

If Woojin were mad, he didn't know. The older seemed calm enough, whispering sweet words into his hair as they entered a van.

What was going to happen to those men? Was this...planned?

But if it was, Woojin shouldn't had reacted like that. He flinched at the memory of the alpha ripping the unknown person away from him, eyes blood red and filled with anger. After that, the older had punched that alpha until he bled, only stopping when Hyunjin had reached out for him with a weak plea. Did he still care?

The way Woojin looked at him so fondly, so concerned made his pathetic little heart jump.

"Trust me. It's alright, we are here. They are gone." Jisung's scent and voice in the background made him relax more as Woojin continued hugging him gently.

"I'm here for you. I'll take care of you, don't worry."

Home.