Shinya was sitting patiently at one of the tables in the restaurant as Kyo was in the back cooking. Shinya was a little uneasy about being in the dark empty restaurant with a dim light shining from the kitchen, but he wasn't going to complain. It wasn't too much longer before Kyo was walking in with two bowls. He sat them down on the table and went back to grab some water for them. Once he was back he sat across from Shinya who was waiting with a smile.

"I don't usually do the cooking, so you better not complain." Kyo snapped taking the first bite.

"Thank you." Shinya said happily before picking up his chopsticks and digging in to the steak gyudon. Kyo watched as Shinya wolfed his food down. He was only about halfway done when Shinya finished his bowl, eating every last bit of rice too.

"So what made you join Gin's pack?" Kyo asked taking another bite.

"Gin's my father." Shinya said and Kyo choked on his food.

"Are you okay?" Shinya gasped seeing Kyo punch his own chest until he was able to swallow the food in his throat.

"Gin's your father?" The alpha snapped.

"Well, biologically yes. But he's not much of a father, at least not to me."

"Oh, why is that?" Kyo asked through gritted teeth, trying keep his anger down.

"Because, I'm a beta." Shinya said looking down. "My pack…my father only wants alphas in his pack. Even my mother is an alpha, my brothers too. I turned out to be a beta, the disgrace of the family. At first he blamed my mother, but then he just started saying it was because I was weak before I even came out of the womb. I was better than an omega at least."

"Sounds like a real asshole."

"He's worse than that." Shinya whispered. "I was told to fight you next time I saw you, but I can't do it."

"Why not?"

"Because, whenever I look at you or when I'm near you…I feel warm. Even with your hands cutting off my air I felt safer with you than with my own pack. Just a while ago when you threatened to kill me, I wasn't scared."

Kyo nodded before reaching over and placing his hand on Shinya's chest. "You feel warm here? Right now?"

Shinya's cheeks burned feeling Kyo's hand. "Y-yes."

"I…do too." Kyo finally admitted. He pulled his hand away and pushed the rest of his food forward. "Eat the rest of it."

"But—"

"You're hungry. Eat." Shinya obeyed the order and took the bowl from the alpha. Kyo stood up, taking Shinya's empty bowl. "I'm going to clean up. Just bring that to the kitchen when you're finished."

Kyo was lost in thought the whole time he was in the kitchen. He cleaned up the pots and pans he used along with everything else. He sat the last dish in the drying rack when Shinya walked in with his bowl and the two glasses they were drinking out of. He brought them to Kyo who put them in sink full of water. Shinya stepped back and watched as Kyo cleaned up the dishes.

"Thank you for the food." Shinya whispered.

"No problem." Kyo said, but stopped washing the pan in his hand. "You do know our packs are going to war right?"

"Yes, I know."

"That means whatever is starting between us needs to end now. Or else it'll cause problems."

"I guess. It was a nice thought though." Shinya said. "Thank you for giving me a moment of happiness."

Something tore at Kyo's heart and he turned to face Shinya. He walked forward until they were inches from each other. The alpha grabbed Shinya's neck and forced him down. Before the beta could react, their lips were pressed together. Kyo took control of the kiss and Shinya moaned into it. It fast, rough, and wet. Before Shinya could comprehend anything, Kyo pulled away with a watery glare.

"Next time… I will have to kill you."

Shinya nodded and smiled. "I understand." Shinya lifted his hands to take a silver bracelet off his wrist. He grabbed Kyo's arm and clasped the bracelet on his wrist before leaning over to kiss the alpha's forehead. "Goodbye."

Kyo watched as the beta walked out the door and he dropped to the floor. He slid up against the cabinets and dropped his head. "Fuck everything."

Shinya was able to hold his tears back long enough to get out of the restaurant. However once he was away from Kyo, tears just rolled down his cheeks no matter how much he wiped them away. He made his way towards his home when he picked up a familiar scent and his hair stood on the back of his neck. He turned to find his eldest brother behind him. The man had his brown hair tied up and he was wearing a jogging outfit for some reason.

"Ran…"

"Just what were you doing with that wolf?" He growled.

"N-nothing." Shinya whimpered.

"Lies." Ran snapped and grabbed Shinya by the hair. He started dragging his younger brother. "We'll see what father has to say about your little 'meeting'".

"Please Ran, don't tell father." Shinya cried.

"Beg all you want, but I would save my energy if I were you."

Kaoru was up early the next morning, his head full of thoughts that he couldn't quiet down. He wasn't surprised to find Kyo hadn't come back home, but he knew his friend would be home eventually. Then they would talk. At least he hoped they would. Know Kyo, he'd probably ignore Kaoru for weeks before speaking to him again.

"He can be such a child sometimes." Kaoru muttered to himself. He woke up the rest of the pack and they all got ready for the day. Kaoru decided to head out ahead of them hoping he'd run into Kyo on the way to the restaurant. He already told Zero and Hizumi they were to stay from now on so he wasn't too worried about leaving his mate and pups.

It only took Kaoru thirty minutes to get to the restaurant today and he was shocked to see the back door unlocked. He rushed in worried to find the place had been robbed or trashed, but instead he found Kyo sleeping on his side in the middle of the kitchen floor. Relief filled Kaoru's body not only for the fact that the place was okay, but that his friend was safe. Kaoru walked closer noticing the dishes on the drying rack. There were some pans, two cups, two bowls, and two sets of chopsticks.

'He had a guest?' Kaoru thought. He knelt down to shake Kyo on the shoulder. The alpha groaned swatting at whoever was bothering him. Kaoru grabbed Kyo's hand, spotting the silver bracelet, and he sniffed at. His eyes widen as Kyo pulled his arm away and sat up groaning.

"Man can't you let me sleep, shit." Kyo grumbled.

"You let him in here?" Kaoru growled, but Kyo only glared at him.

"So what?"

"It's one thing to cause trouble outside of work and outside of the pack, but it's another to bring an enemy into our domain."

"Shinya was hungry so I fed him."

"Shinya. The wolf has a name now."

"Yeah, just like the rest of us." Kyo snapped standing up.

Kaoru sighed. "I don't know what your infatuation is with that wolf, but you need to end it."

"I already have." Kyo mumbled looking down. The alpha turned away. "I guess you being here means we need to get the restaurant ready to open."

"Kyo…"

"I'm done talking about it." Kyo said. "There's nothing more to say anyways."

Kaoru took a steady breath trying not to yell at the other wolf. He followed Kyo to the back to get ready for work for that day. They had a lot to discuss, but it would have to wait until later. The rest of the pack would be here soon and they didn't need to be fighting.

Shinya woke up to blurred vision and had to blink to get his sight back to normal. He slowly sat up hissing at the pain that racked his body. He felt the sting of his busted lip and the dried blood from his nose was crusted above his lip. The bruises on his stomach and arm hurt the most. His father did a real number on him, but at least he didn't have any broken bones this time. His father wasn't exactly happy about him seeing Kyo, but thankfully he had other matters to attend to that were more important than punishing Shinya.

The beta took some extra time that morning to get cleaned up and ready for the day. Seeing himself in the mirror he was able to see the damage to his face. He had a bruise on his cheek and his left eye had darkened slightly, and his chest also had a bruise on it although it didn't really hurt that much. He smiled at the mirror though. The memory of him and Kyo eating together was worth the bruises.

The day at the restaurant had been busy like any other, so the pack was happy for it to finally be closing down so they could go home. As soon as they locked up, Kaoru had changed forms and started running home. He mentioned earlier that day that something was off with Misaki, he just didn't know what it was. It was worrying him. The pack followed suit though, changing and running with him all except Kyo. He took his time heading home.

When Kaoru did make it back, he ran inside to find Zero and Hizumi entertaining Ryoko and Sayuri. They all looked at the pack leader when he walked in.

"Dad!" Ryoko shouted happily as she ran up to hug him. He hugged her back and patted her head before seeing the other two alpha's frowning.

"What is it?"

"Yuichi is sick." Hizumi said. "Misaki told us to keep these two down here in case it was contagious."

Kaoru nodded before heading down the hall and up the stairs to his son's bedroom. When he entered he saw Misaki laying on the bed, with her back propped against the wall and Yuichi sleeping soundly next to her. Kaoru was quiet as he made his way to the bed.

"How is he?" The pack leader whispered.

"His fever has gotten worse since this morning. I gave him medicine, but I don't know what's wrong with him. We might need to find a hospital."

"They don't know how to treat wolves." Kaoru said. "At least not our kind."

"What do we do then?" Misaki asked. "If it continues to get worse…Kaoru I don't want to think about it, but what if?"

Kaoru closed his eyes. "Yuichi is going to be fine. He's our son. He's strong enough to fight a fever."

That didn't stop the tears from rolling down Misaki's cheeks as she continued to look over her son. Kaoru sat down next to the bed and started rubbing Yuchi's feverish head. The young boy was breathing heavily sleeping uneasily.

Kyo was the last one to make it back and he automatically sensed something was wrong. Seeing Ryoko playing with her sister, but not her brother gave Kyo the hint he needed to go upstairs to the young boy's room. He was quiet as he entered the room and he saw the heartbreaking scene. Kaoru hunched over Yuichi's bed and Misaki sniffling as she rubbed the young boy's head.

"What's wrong with him?" Kyo finally asked.

"He's sick." Kaoru snapped. He looked over his shoulder with watery eyes. "Can't you tell?"

"Kaoru, not now." Misaki said sternly. She looked up at Kyo. "He won't wake up. He did earlier, but now…he just won't wake up."

Kyo moved closer fear filling his chest, but he noticed the young boy gasping for air and was a little relieved. "He needs medicine."

"We know that." Kaoru snapped. "We gave him medicine."

"I'm just trying to help."

"Well you're not, so get out!" Kaoru growled.

Kyo flinched from the order, but glared back. "Fine."

Kyo walked out of the room, down the stairs, and to the front door. The pack noticed him leaving and Hizumi spoke up.

"Where are you going?"

"Kaoru doesn't want me here anymore." Kyo said simply before stepping out of the house and changing forms. He took off without another sound leaving more than half the pack in shock.

Kyo had made his way into the city before changing back into his human form and walking around. He sulked as he walked around in the darkened city wondering what the hell he was even doing out there. He shouldn't have left like he did, but he was just so pissed off at everything right now and the moment he tried to help he got yelled at. Why the hell would he want to stay around there? Around Kaoru?

Kyo stopped and looked up at the sky. He knew why. It was because Kaoru was the only one to ever be a friend to him. He was the only kind constant in his life. His only family. Kyo sighed, deciding he should probably go back and apologize before their friendship suffers any more than it already has.

As he was walking towards his home he spotted a familiar figure. Shinya was zoned out walking down the sidewalk. As he got closer, he must have realized Kyo was there because he suddenly stopped and looked up. They stood there staring at each other for a moment until Shinya smiled.

"Aren't you going to kill me?"

"What happened to your face?" Kyo asked

Shinya rubbed his sore cheek. "Yeah … my dad found out you fed me last night and wasn't too happy about it."

"He did this to you?"

"It's not the first time, besides I can take care of myself. I'm a doctor remember?" Shinya said with a big smile.

"Doctor…that's right you're a doctor!" Kyo said loudly and grabbed Shinya's hand. "You can help him."

"What are you talking about?"

"Kaoru's son is sick. You can get medicine for him right?"

"Well I guess. What does he have a cold, the flu—"

"I don't know. We don't know what's wrong with him." Kyo admitted.

"Kyo," Shinya said softly. "I can't just give you medicine without knowing what's wrong with him. It can make him worse. I'll have to see him to know what to give him."

"No, you can't come to our home. They'll kill you and me." Kyo sighed.

"We should at least try. If it means helping his son, then Kaoru will forgive you."

"They won't be so nice to you." Kyo said.

"I'm a doctor and that means I'll do anything for someone who needs help."

Kyo held Shinya's hand as he led the way through the main gate of the house. He could feel Shinya shaking behind him as they approached the house. Kyo stopped when he heard growling and a few of the pack alphas stood from porch and approached him.

"What the hell Kyo?" Hizumi growled. "Bringing that filth here."

Kyo growled back. "Shut your mouth Hizumi. He's here to help."

"Like hell." Hizumi growled. "Aki, go get Kaoru."

The brown wolf nodded before taking off into the house. The commotion caused the rest of the pack to come outside to investigate. Kyo quickly backed into Shinya, making sure to keep himself between the beta and his pack.

"Shinya's a doctor. He can help Yuichi."

"You brought an enemy wolf to our home. He may help Yuichi, but he'll return to his pack and tell them everything about us." Mao growled.

"We'll kill him before he even steps into our home." Tsukasa snapped. "How could you betray us Kyo?"

"You want to die don't you?" Hizumi snapped.

"What the hell?" Kaoru growled walking out of the house with close behind. "Kyo, what have you done?"

"Shinya can help your son!" Kyo snapped.

"That wolf isn't coming anywhere near my family."

"He's a doctor."

"He's an enemy." Kaoru snapped. "Kyo you've gone too far this time."

"I trust him." Kyo admitted, surprising everyone. "Just like I trust you. You once trusted me…or at least I thought you did. Maybe I was wrong in thinking that."

"I did trust you Kyo, but then you started doing stupid crap like this." Kaoru said waving his hand at Shinya. "You bring danger not only to yourself but to everyone around you."

"Shinya isn't a danger to us. He wouldn't hurt us."

"How would you know that?" Kaoru asked.

"I don't know, but I can feel it in my gut."

Shinya patted Kyo's shoulder before letting his hand go and stepping forward. "Kaoru," Once he started talking the wolves around them growled out. "You don't have to worry about me telling my father where you live. After I help your son, I'll leave the city."

"Yeah right, we can't trust you." Hizumi growled.

"I'll leave with him." Kyo said. "Once Yuichi is well, we'll both leave. You won't have to deal with me anymore Kaoru, but I don't want Yuichi to die because of our stubbornness towards each other. Kaoru, you were the only one to show me what it was like to have a family. You were always like a brother to me and I always thought Misaki as my sister. Your children were my nieces and nephew. You are the only things that matter to me and I don't want to lose any of you. So please trust me. Let Shinya help."

Kaoru stood there for a moment glaring at Kyo and he was about to say something when Misaki spoke up from behind him, startling everyone. "He's a doctor?"

They all looked her red puffy eyes. Kyo nodded. "Yes."

"Then have him help my son."

"Misaki." Kaoru growled, but his mate growled back.

"Shut up Kaoru. Your son is dying and Kyo has brought a doctor. Man up, apologize to him, and take the help. If our son dies because you won't let a harmless outsider help then I'll rip you balls off and feed them to a pig. Shinya was it?" She asked looking at the beta and he nodded. "Get your ass up here."

He flinched, but moved to walk past all the growling alphas suddenly feeling dizzy from their constant pressure, but Kyo was his side snapping at the other wolves. When Shinya made it to the stairs, Misaki grabbed his shirt and slammed him into the porch post.

"You're are going to help him and if you do one thing that makes him worse or hurt him more, I will personally kill you."

"Y-yes ma'am." He whimpered.

"Good." She snapped and started walking inside pulling Shinya by his shirt. The pack just stared at Kaoru who was still in a little shock by his mate's outburst.

"Kaoru." Kyo said catching his attention. "I wasn't lying about going. Once Yuichi's better, Shinya and I are leaving the city."

"We'll talk about this later." Kaoru said walking in.

"There's no more to talk about." Kyo said simply following his pack leader inside.

They made it up to Yuichi's room where Misaki was standing over Shinya as he looked over the pup's body. The beta raised Yuichi's shirt and placed his ear against his chest to listen before lifting the boy to listen to his back before laying him back down. Shinya checked Yuichi's throat, then rubbed his neck to check for swelling. He hummed when he couldn't find anything except for a fever.

"When did he get sick?" Shinya asked.

"This morning." Misaki said keeping her tears back. "He was fine last night and suddenly he's running a fever. He was okay earlier, I gave him some cold medicine, but then a few hours ago he wouldn't wake up."

"There's no illness that hits that fast without affecting multiple people." Shinya hummed. "And nobody else is sick right?"

"No, nobody." Kaoru said.

"Did he get hurt recently?" Shinya asked.

"No." Kaoru said.

"What about when he was pinned under the tree?" Misaki said.

"He didn't complain about an injury." Kaoru said. "I didn't see anything wrong with him either."

Shinya nodded. "I want to look over his body to see if he has any cuts."

"Go ahead." Misaki said.

Shinya removed Yuichi's shirt first and made sure to look closely for any signs of infection. When he didn't see any, he took off Yuichi pajama pants next. He immediately spotted a red mark under Yuichi's leg on his calf. Shinya lifted the boy's leg up and a small cut that was red, swollen, and leaking puss. He waved for them to come over and he showed the small injury to them.

"That small cut did all this?" Misaki asked.

"It's deeper than it looks." Shinya said. "It didn't get cleaned out so bacteria probably got in it and caused the infection. And at this rate he'll be dead by morning. I need to get him some antibiotics."

"Where are you going to get those?" Kaoru asked.

"We have a large stock of medicine at my home." Shinya admitted standing up. "I'll sneak some out. For now you need to wash this with warm water."

"Whoa, whoa, you're not leaving." Kaoru said. "How do I know you won't bring your pack back with you?"

"I'll go with him." Kyo said earning a glare from the pack leader.

"Kyo." Misaki whispered. "I'm trusting you. Get my son his medicine."

Kaoru knew there was no use arguing with Misaki, so he did the next best thing. "Hizumi and Mao are going with you."

Shinya took a deep breath as he looked at the three alpha's hiding back near a closed convenience store as he walked to the abandoned house where he lived. They were far enough that the pack couldn't smell but still close enough to see where Shinya was going. The beta wasn't worried about them, he was worried about sneaking into his own home. He slipped to the side where he snuck out of and climbed the trellis up to the second floor window to his room. He slipped inside without a sound. He grabbed a shoulder bag and looked inside to see some spare clothes and a packaged toothbrush.

He slung the bag on as he walked to his door and opened it, listening for any movement before moving forward down the hallway. Everyone seemed to be sleeping as he made his way down the stairs to the kitchen. He looked around the dark room, watching for moving shadows before going the door under the stair well. He carefully opened it flinching when the hinges squeaked. He waited a moment to see if anyone awoke before heading down the steps. Once at the bottom he felt around for the light switch and hit it to show the cluttered basement.

He moved to a specific shelf covered in different medications he grabbed what he was looking for along with a handful of other stuff and slipped it all in his bag. Once he had it all he turned the light off, headed back up to the kitchen, closed the door and went up the stairs. He made it to his bedroom door when he heard something. He quickly opened his door and tossed the bag inside just before the hall light turned on blinding him. It took him a blinks to see who it was, but he knew by the smell that it was his father.

"And where the hell were you tonight?" Gin growled.

Shinya whimpered bowing his head down. "I just needed some fresh air."

"Some fresh air, huh?" The pack leader asked sniffing the air. "I smell…a different scent on you. Like the scent I smelt when you were messing with that wolf."

Shinya swallowed hard. "Father it's—"

He was caught off when Gin grabbed his hair and slammed his head into the wall. Shinya cried out and was thrown onto the ground. Soon more of the pack was walking out to see what was going on. Ran stood over Shinya, his arms crossed.

"This little traitor seems to be whoring himself to our enemy." Gin growled. "My own son. How pathetic."

"It's not like that." Shinya whimpered only to have his older brother kick him in the face. Shinya felt his nose bleeding, but that didn't concern him too much when he felt teeth digging into his leg. He yelled out as he looked down to find his second older brother biting into his leg. Another wolf was quick to bit into his shoulder.

His father walked slowly to Shinya's side before kneeling down. He rubbed the blonde's cheek before slapping him. His second brother tore at his leg, tearing part of his pants leg off. The other wolf pulled off, tearing Shinya's shirt while he was at it. Shinya was shaking from the pain as tears pricked his eyes. His father pulled him up by his hair and pushed him into his room.

"Your punishment is just starting."