Mark walks into his house and sighs. He can hear hushed talking and whines from the dogs, so he walks towards Seth's room and checks on two of them. Seth is curled up on the bed, with all the dogs piled around him and under the covers. Normally Mark would be shooing them off but even under a quilt and with the dogs, Seth is shivering. Normally once mated Omegas are curled up with their alpha's and kept warm by that. It was biologically to increase the chance of pregnancy also to bond the pair further. Seth though didn't have an alpha so Shawn pulled out a blanket and let the dogs curl up with Seth. Thor was pressed against Seth's chest under the blanket.
Shawn looks up and then whispers that he'll be back to Seth. Shawn follows Mark out of the room and looks at him.
Mark eyes Shawn. "Hunter is going to fix it."
Shawn growls. "You trust him.. Why.. he let Seth get mated to a jackass that left him."
Mark's hand cups Shawn's cheek and he speaks softly. "He will fix it."
Shawn shakes his head. "He did this.. to our son."
Mark nods and then speaks softly. "I know and I have no doubt that he will get what's coming to him. Though for now we need to trust him. He won't give me Roman's address for fear of what I might do to him."
Shawn glares at Mark and then shakes his head. "I'm never trusting him again." Shawn notices the bruises on Mark's hand and takes his hand. "I hope he is more bruised."
Mark nods and Shawn wraps his arms around Mark. Mark holds his mate close and closes his eyes. "We'll be ok."
Shawn nods and takes a deep breath. "Sit with your son.. I'm going to make something eat."
Mark nods and goes into the room. He decided to tell Shawn after he's calmed down that Hunter actually was why the boys where mated and why this happened in the first place. He sits at the head of the bed and leans against the head rest. Seth looks up at him and Mark smiles sadly.
Seth whispers. "I didn't do this to trap him. I took the pills I know I did."
Mark nods and whispers. "You did and I know Son."
Seth whispers. "What if.. what if he doesn't want me."
Mark frowns and then pulls Seth to his side and holds him. The dogs situate around them. Mark speaks softly. "Then we'll deal with it as we need to. Lets just get through these next couple days."
Seth nods and curls tightly to Mark.
When Shawn puts the lasagna in the oven an hour later, there's a knock at the door. Thor bounds towards the door and snarls at it when he reaches it. Thor would sometimes growl or snarl at an unknown alpha. Shawn takes a hold of the dog's collar and answers it. With tension running high he didn't want Thor over reacting. Roman stands there with Naomi, Jey and Jimmy. Shawn's first instinct is to slam the door in Roman's face. He likes Naomi though and doesn't because of her. `
Shawn looks at her. "Naomi.. The company you're keeping is lacking nowadays."
Roman winces but doesn't say anything. He doesn't want Shawn any more angry then he is.
Jey actually eyes Roman and then looks at Shawn. "Mister Callaway, I'm Jey and Naomi's mate."
Shawn nods looks at them. His eyes settle on Roman. "What do you want?"
Roman rumbles out and feels the guilt wash over him. "I'm here to talk to Seth."
Shawn glares and if looks could kill, Roman would be limping away. "Why?"
Roman takes a breath and then rushes out. "Hunter switched Seth's suppressant and I want to do right by Seth."
Shawn stiffens and then spins. He doesn't say anything to Roman after that and Roman looks at Naomi. Naomi points and mouths go. Shawn marches to the bedroom and throws open the door. Mark starts and looks around. He fell asleep with Seth. Seth and him look at Shawn. Shawn is gritting his teeth. Mark raises his eyebrow and then sees Roman behind Shawn. Roman looks at Seth and then winces when Seth looks away.
Mark groans. "shit."
Shawn snaps at Mark. "Lets talk.. NOW."
Seth blinks as Mark is almost sheepish as he walks out to talk to Shawn. Seth then looks at Roman and looks away. Roman steps in since Shawn didn't tell him no. Roman looks at Seth and whispers. "Seth.. I'm sorry."
Seth plays with his blanket. The other dogs where eyeing Roman. Thor pushes past Roman and sits down between the two.
Roman whispers. "I know Hunter.. He switched the suppressant's."
Seth's head snaps up and he looks at Roman with wide eyes.
Roman nods. "I'm sorry Seth.. I know that I fucked up. I jumped to all the wrong concussions instead of looking at who I was talking about. That I knew you wouldn't do that and I'm sorry Seth."
Seth nods and looks at the blanket again. His fingers running over the pattern. "Why would he do that?"
Roman shakes his head. "I don't know yet. I just.. wanted to get to you and talk to you. I want to.. "
Seth fidgets and interrupts. "I know you don't want me. You can just go it's ok. I won't make trouble for you."
Roman frowns and sits on the bed. Thor glares at him but lets him. The other dogs leave the bed and all sit down beside Thor watching. His fingers gently cup Seth's face and makes Seth look at him. "Seth I shouldn't have accused you and ran away. I should have thought about it and I'm sorry. This is all so new to me to too. I want to make it work."
Seth looks confused and then jumps a little when Roman wraps his arms around Seth pulling him close.
Roman whispers softly. "Please give me a chance."
Seth fidgets and whispers. "I want to.. I just don't want to be hurt again."
Roman gently presses his lips to Seth's hair and whispers. "I know and I can't promise it's all going to be roses and nice. We're mated though and you're my omega. I want us to be together."
Seth moves and curls against Roman. Roman's heat finally making him warm again. Roman wraps his arms around Seth and holds him tightly, his fingers combing through Seth's hair. Seth whispers. "alright."
Roman nods and smiles softly. "Thank you."
Seth nuzzles tightly and Roman whispers. "My omega."
Seth nods. "My Alpha."
