My Way ||| Ateez

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Runt of the litter... Runt... Worthless... Pathetic... Useless...

San had pushed those words out of his head years ago after his family abandoned him. After a few months, when they realized he was small for an alpha, unlike his older brother and fraternal twin. So they left him behind, figuring he would survive long anyway.

So how did Jasper know about this?

Everything hurt as he came back to consciousness.

Then he felt something burning around his neck.

He tried to scream, but it came out as muffled. His eyes scrunched shut as he tried to push through it, but it wasn't going away.

And then he realized he couldn't feel his wolf...

San's eyes snapped open to see he was sitting in the living room of their new home. His hands were tied behind his and he was gagged.

There was a muffled sound next to him and he turned to see that Jongho was tied to him and trying to get his attention. He looked terrified...

San tried to reach out to him but without his wolf... He looked down and noticed a collar around Jongho's neck. The alpha had tears rolling down his cheek as he whimpered. He scooted closer so that their shoulders were touching.

He felt more movement behind him and craned his neck to see that he was bound with Mingi and Hongjoong. They were in a loose circle, all of them gagged and had collars.

That must be what was blocking out the wolf... And it burned whenever he moved his neck.

He stomach dropped. Where were their mates?

Both Hongjoong and Mingi looked like they had tried to put up a fight. Both had bruises on their faces and Mingi had a black eye.

Footsteps sounded in front of him and he turned his head back around to see Jasper walking over, a wide grin on his face. "Look who's decided to join the party."

San glared at him and started pulling against the ropes. But he felt Hongjoong press against his back and whimper.

"It's no use." Jasper said as he sat down on the couch. "You'll just end up hurting the others. You know, I must admit, this was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Boss made it sound like you would actually put up a fight, but you're all just pathetic and weak." He spat on the floor and leaned forward, smirking at Mingi. "Your father can't wait to see you again."

Mingi roared through the gag and started to pull against the ropes. Jongho was pulled back and he cried out as the collar tightened. San snapped his head to the side and made a harsh sound, getting Mingi's attention. The older glared at him, breathing heavily, but he didn't struggle anymore.

"I'm impressed." Jasper chuckled as he turned back to San. "You're stronger than I ever thought you'd be."

San froze as his heart started to pound. He felt like there was a hidden meaning behind his words, but he didn't know what.

"I thought you would have died a long time ago. After we left you."

San's heart dropped.

"Brother."

No. It couldn't be true. There was no way his family had found him again after all this time. And if this really was his brother, then why was this happening.

Jasper laughed. "So easy to read, baby brother. I couldn't believe it when I heard your name. You all are so foolish. I might have passed you by, but Mingi and San were a dead giveaway that you are they pack we are looking for. Fools."