Chapter 21. TAKEN

Mycroft refused to allow himself to be further distracted, in fact he sent the source of his unease away to help with forensics. That should keep her busy, while he thought of what to do with her. Of course he had her with security, and he screened the team that went, they were anti Omega rights but nothing more. He'd dismissed the more aggressive ones by way of prison, there was a kind of punishment he dealt out to those who trespassed into his territory.

He pinched the bridge of his knows, trying not to recall that night, he finally gave in. Remembering how he caught her scent right away, and not normally a man who does leg work, he found himself dashing off in that direction. The Alpha in him surging forward, warning that there was a threat to his Omega. He didn't have the capacity then, to wonder when she became his. Now it was all he could think about.

His clothes reeked, no they smelled deliciously like apples and cinnamon. Her scent coated everything in his quarters, and it was damn distracting. He wouldn't admit it to anyone out loud, but this unnerved him. The fact he had found her by scent alone in that lab. She'd been cornered backing scooting away from the nearing threat of Hoff and his band of idiots.

Mycroft saw nothing, but her fear, and it brought out a rage in him he'd never touched on before. The protective instincts kicked in, and everything else seemed to go black. When he was finished with Hoff, the man wasn't breathing the other Alphas had run off, he let security pick them up. For now he could only focus on the brownest eyes, so wide and terrified. This image was burned into his memory, the bruises on her arms and the torn collar of her shirt. She was a fighter, but her tiny body wouldn't hold out against three aggressive Alphas. He knew those bastards would have gone further, had he not shown up.

When he approached she flinched, trembling and he'd taken his suit Jacket wrapping it around her shoulders. He lifted her without any protest, she pulled herself closer to him, her nose and mouth pressed against his neck. Every breath caused a stirring and damn if he wasn't a victim of his biology. Usually so reserved, Mycroft Holmes lost all inhibitions, once he took the woman to his room. Knowing he should have called a Doctor but the idea of someone else touching her angered him. Mine.

And god help him she was willing, and the scent, the aroma that was strictly hers brought the hungry Alpha surging forward. He took her then, and she made no protest. The memory of her slender legs wrapped around his waist made his stomach tighten. When time permitted and the urge hit him which was rare, Mycroft would call up a companion, a discreet one of course.

Somehow with Molly it was different, when she turned her head presenting her neck to him, he had to fight the urge to bond, fought every instinct that demanded he make her completely his.

Afterwards he explained his behavior, but didn't apologize. She seemed ok with their arrangement, but thinking now about distractions, he should have left her to work out her heat on her own.

Then after,when they spoke, he thought she was the most beautiful creature, big brown eyes glassy, and her face flushed after two days of sex. He had to let her know right away, before she had hopes. He wasn't looking for a bondmate, he didn't want one. He wouldn't have time for children or an Omega. His work was taxing enough and all that mattered was the work. She understood of course, reassuring him she would make no demands on him.

Then in contradiction he moves her into his room, finding he appreciated the sleeping arrangements. He could see she was unhappy about his unwillingness to bond. He explained to her, it was equally beneficial to them both, he kept his life unaltered and she led her own. They could work out a meeting, or she was welcome to stay with him. He made it clear that he found her body pleasing both visually and physically.

It seemed to be going well, but this last month she was unwilling to have sex, usually he returned from a long day and he could climb in next to her. This is why he sent her away, so he could think clearly, except his whole body vibrated in displeasure at her being any distance away. What the hell was wrong with him?

"Sir?" His PA had been talking this whole time, and he hadn't caught a word. A heavy sigh he asked for her to repeat it. "The researchers and our men never reached the sight. It's already been an hour."

Mycroft found it hard to breathe, and for the first time, just for a microsecond he felt helpless. Then he started barking orders, his people took their stations, others ran out to deploy the search party.

"Molly." Mycroft whispered to himself.

~0~

John waited his ears canceling out all sound except that of the Colonel's. He was standing less than three feet away, then he started towards the river. "I'm going to scout ahead, see if they have any men behind, if not we can make a run for the only truck not ruined in the explosion." John tried to ease his breathing, his hands were at his side balled in tight fists to keep them from shaking.

"What are you insane!" Ryan growled.

"Listen, I'm small enough and fast enough, besides like I said I'm not hindered by injury. Those idiots will be traveling up river and it's gonna take them a bit to realize it was a trick hopefully by then we have already cleared out or Mycroft has dispatched someone."

Molly didn't say a word and John waited, sniffing the air, he gave a quick look at the crowded cave. "I'll be okay." He pulled himself out and covered the opening, dashing for the tree line.

He returned just as he promised, "It's clear! Let's get the injured out first." The men did just that working quickly, the two security officers locked hands and Arthur sat uncomfortably but it was faster than hopping.

The sound of heavy boots, the gut wrenching stench of Moran carried in the wind, causing both Omegas to choke.

"Shit!" Henry panted. John frowned looking at group, Molly shook her head knowing exactly what he was thinking.

"No!" she hissed. "No, together! John, we leave together."

"I know he's looking for me. Someone tipped him off we were in that caravan. It doesn't matter at this point. I'll lead them away, it'll buy you time."

"No. She's right. You've taken enough risks." Howard snapped, trying to enforce his dominance, but John straightened his shoulders.

"Just head towards the truck. Moran is a sick man. He'll forget all of you and follow my scent."

"John. That is exactly why we arent going to let you do this!" Ryan protested. Before they continue to argue bullets sailed through the air.

"Shit!" they took cover, John took a deep breath and sprinted off into the woods.

"Stubborn bastard!" Howard growled.

"I'm following him, make sure he doesn't get himself killed. You all head for the truck, if we arent there just get in and go." He went off after John dodging bullets. Molly felt helpless but all the same they did as John and Howard directed.

"Hold it right there!" a voice growled and the group came to a halt, "Drop your weapons! Now!"

Molly was shaking and Ryan took a step closer to her, causing her to flinch even more.

"Now turn! Slowly!" they did as they were told, except Ryan and Henry blocked Molly from the enemy.

"Which one of you is the Omega?" Oh thank god, Molly thought, he's a beta, he cant smell her.

"The little coward took off running that way." Henry pointed in the opposite direction John had disappeared in."

"I heard there were two. Where's the other one?"

"We don't travel with Omegas, we only had one and like he said he ran off." Henry growled. Molly felt the men in front of her tense up, they were ready to pounce, thinking it was one man versus two angry and unhindered Alphas. Molly knew they would die or be seriously injured, this man would then take her into custody and nothing would keep him from killing the others. She had an oath as a Doctor, these were her patients. Bravely Molly stepped out from behind the tall Alphas.

"Molly!" Henry tried to grab her arm, she moved out of reach.

"I'm Doctor Molly Hooper. I am an Omega." Then without a second thought, Molly shot off into the forest, knowing the man would follow and the others would have a chance.

"Molly!" Henry yelled.

"Fuck!" The security officer Tony sighed. "Damn Omega- Get to the truck!" he ordered the others and started out for Molly. They were all leaving here, no one was going to be taken or left behind.

Waiting at the truck no one made the suggestion to go, Arthur sat in the back shaking his head.

"Why would they do it? Why?"

Ryan gave him a dirty look. "Because they are both bloody doctors with high morals. It's in their nature to put others needs before there's. Wouldn't you do the same?" Arthur grew quiet and Ryan had to laugh, seeing how all but the security officer were looking away. "Well lets just be glad none of you were the ones they wanted then.

"There!" Henry yelled. Sure enough John and Howard were sprinting forward cutting across the grass. Then from the left Molly and Tony, running as if from the devil himself.

"Start the truck!" Tony yelled to his comrade, who quickly jumped up and got the vehicle going, Howard pushed an exhausted John into the back with Arthur, then Tony seconds later nearly tossed the panting Omega into the back like luggage.

"Hey!" Several protests, "She's not a sack of damn potatoes." Henry growled. Molly only hurried to sit in the corner by John. A wide smile across his face. They'd outsmarted him, he wasn't going back, he wasn't going back.

"We're going to be ok. Molls." She nodded taking his hand and squeezing. They made it a mile up the road racing at break neck speed, When they came to a road block, the driver twisted the wheel to turn around but several men with guns had come out. Their trucks radio had been shot out, so they prayed back up was coming.

John knew what was coming, he tightened his hold on Molly, clasping his eyes shut he heard the familiar voice over the bullhorn.

"You remember how it works Johnny boy. Come on now. What's your life to those in the truck? Don't make me go in and get you, it wont be pretty." Moran's voice dripped with malice. "Now. If you send out your Omegas gentleman we'll allow you to live. It's a generous offer."

John stood up as did Molly holding each others hand, they were going to go.

"The hell you are!" Howard snapped checking the bullets in his rifle, he swore under his breath.

"Empty." He cringed. "Doesn't mean-"

"Don't make me count Johnny boy! You know I hate to repeat myself!" John slowly climbed over the tailgate. He helped Molly down behind him, she was shivering.

"John." Tears in her eyes. "I have to tell you something."

"Alright Molls. I know you love me. I love you too-"

"No it's not that, although I do love you." She took a deep breath. "I'm pregnant." And John nearly stopped their slow progression towards certain death.

"How-I mean we are both on birth control. That forced heat wasn't strong enough to override that."

"I guess it was."

"Four months Molly? But your scent hasn't changed." Then John had a sinking feeling himself, what if he were pregnant as well.

"I think it's from the fact that I decided on the year long suppressant injection. Of course it was too late by then. I had no idea I was already pregnant. Mycroft complained about a change in my scent, but we both blamed it on the new suppressant. But he notices everything. Every flaw in everyone." She whispered her cheeks red.

"It's alright Molly we'll get out of this. Your baby will get to know his most adoring mother." John held back the urge to touch her still flat tummy.

True to his word, the trucks blocking the way, moved out stopping only to collect their men. Howard glanced in the side mirror, the two figures were now standing in front of the man with the bullhorn. He had to look away when John was thrown to the ground with a hard punch and then kicked repeatedly. Molly's cry was loud enough to affect them all, and they'd started to get out of the truck in response.

Then the tall bullhorn man pulled John up by his arm and disappeared with Molly on their heels into the back of a black van.

Twenty minutes later back up arrived to find everyone dead, except the seven sitting in stunned silence, in the truck.

"John?" Sherlock demanded jumping from the large humvee almost before it came to a stop. Rushing to look inside the truck then calling out hopefully, searching the back.

"They took them. They took the little Omega woman too." Henry shook his head avoiding the intense glare of the dark haired man.