Is It Worth It?

Chapter 16

Mark's POV

It has been a week since I...since I left Jinyoung. The feeling was like a sweet second of relief and it vanished shortly,but anything to keep my family safe. It all started because of me anyways. If I wasn't Jun Ho's child, this would not happen. If he wasn't so cruel, this would not happen. If I didn't meet Jinyoung, this would not happen. Who am I kidding,if Jinyoung was not in my life, I would continue living in hatred for werewolves,not knowing the truth. The truth...It was all so sudden,now that I think about it. I laughed soulessly at the memories, wondering if I could be united with Jinyoung again. Jinyoung,the most important person of my life,my mate. The one that brought me out of the dark and painted my life with various colours. I would always be thankful for him and I would repay him by being beside him,just like he wanted. If I get out here alive,that is.

I was kept in a small cell, no food or drinks for days. I was hungry,thirsty and exhausted. I wanted to give up but the thought of leaving Jinyoung alone in this world pained me so I kept on fighting. Jun Ho took me to an abandoned place where he locked me up,his minions watching over me,giving mean comments but I never really bothered about it. I had not seen Jun Ho since he locked me up, it was like he suddenly disappeared. But it was a good thing, I don't really want to see his face anyways.

My thoughts when back to Jinyoung and the pack. Wondering how they were doing. Are they okay? I hope they were not that worried,but I'm sure they will since their luna got locked up somewhere. Most importantly,Jinyoung. Is he eating well? Is he even sleeping? I know he's not. Knowing him, he will not. I felt guilty about blocking him out of my mind. I knew that if I hear anymore of his pleas,I would run back to him and Jun Ho will hurt someone in the pack. I will not risk anyone's life. Why would anyone get hurt just because of me? I won't allow it.

I can't take it anymore. I need to hear Jinyoung's voice. The separation is too much for me that it's starting to hurt badly. Just once. Just once and I'll stop. I just need to know how he's coping. I know that's a lie, I would want to hear his voice more than once. "Nyoung," I started, pushing back the tears. Almost immediately, I heard him. The melodic voice that I had been missing so much. It was so addicting like a drug. "Mark?! Oh thank god, are you okay?" I chuckled weakly, "Yeah, I am. How are you? Are you eating or sleeping? Don't lie Jinyoung," There was silence for a moment until he admitted that he didn't which made my heart shatter. With a calm voice,I asked him why. "Because you're not here," Guilt washed over me as my tears finally drip down. "I-I'm sorry Nyoungie," "Its fine baby," "No its not! Its all because of me that you-" "Babe stop. God you're just like Hyunjin," My head tilted in confusion. "He blamed himself too you know. Saying that he's weak and that he could not fight off Jun Ho," "B-But its not his fault. Nyoung, tell him that its not his fault and it will never be," Jinyoung then hummed sadly as agreement. "Where are you?" The question finally came. I had a feeling he was going to ask. "Somewhere," I simply answered. "Mark. Tell. Me." Jinyoung growled. I sighed,"Fine. I don't really know but its still located in the forest. It an abandoned place," Jinyoung then cut off our connection and that tells me that it's time to go back to Jinyoung's side. Hurry Nyoung. I don't think i can hold up much anymore. I thought,letting my eyes close as I fell into slumber.

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Jinyoung's POV

I felt so happy when I heard my mate's voice. My wolf was howling in me. Now that I have a clue on where Mark is, I'm not wasting any time. I have to get him back. It was pure torture without him and I'm going to stop this torturing for both of us.

"Jaebum! Call for pack meeting!" I commanded as I ran down the stairs, earning startled stares from the others. "I have a clue where Mark might be. He told me that its an abandoned place in the forest," Jackson then looked at me," Someone might know about it," I stepped out of the house and shifted. My paws hitting the ground with a loud thud. I ran towards my parents' house where the meeting would be held with the others following close behind me.

The whole pack were already there by the time we arrived. We shifted back and was covered with blankets immdiately. I thanked my brother and held him back, asking the others to go on in,leaving only both of us outside the house. "Yeah hyung?" He asked curiously. "Pretty hyung told me to tell you that it's not your fault and that it will never be," I smiled gently at his welled up eyes. "R-Really?" "Told you,Jinnie. Its not your fault. Now let's go in shall we?" I asked, earning a cute nod from him. I hung my arm around his shoulders as we walked in together, earning a few fond looks from the pack.

"Why did you call for a meeting?"My father asked as he relaxed on the sofa. My tone laced with seriousness,"Does anyone have a clue about an abandoned place somewhere in the forest?" Everyone turned their heads to look at each other, everyone except Jimin and Jungkook who were looking down while fiddling with their fingers. "Jimin? Jungkook? Anything you want to tell me?" I asked gently. The two hesitantly lifted their heads and glanced at each other before nodding slightly.

"Before Namjoon hyung found us, we lived in an abandoned place. We've been there since we were borned," Jungkook said. I remembered Namjoon bringing in these two but I never really know about their past as the two really keep to themselves. "Do you still remember where it is?" I questioned the two. "Yes," This time,Jimin answered. "Lead us there," I requested.

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The closer we got, the better I could sniff out my mate's scent. We finally came to a stop in front of a house. It seemed like it was some type of factory and it is abandoned alright. The walls looked like it wouldn't hold that much longer. The paint has completely peeled off,leaving the flat surface moldy. How can Jimin and Jungkook even live here?

"Soo...what's the plan?" Jackson whispered not so quietly,earning a few shh from the others,making him pout. "I was just asking..."He murmured,Eunwoo patting his hair. "He should know that we're here by now so he should have an army waiting for us inside. Let's split up. Got7,Straykids follow me. The others back us up as we look for Mark. Guys be safe," That was all I said before I pushed the rusted doors open. There was no one there,completely empty. But I knew better, they would be waiting somewhere. I signalled everyone to step in to the factory. Being cautious, everyone was walking very quietly, only soft breathing could be heard.

Suddenly,there was a slight creaking sound. We looked up and there they were. Eyes bloody red, saliva dropping down from their mouth.