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Rowan listens to Jason and nods. He looks over to Xavier and Aethel and gives a sigh. "Xavier. If you see him, don't hesitate." He frowns to himself and rubs his face. "One of the.. symptoms of his trauma is.. when in his feral state is to let go completely. He won't recognize us and will only want to protect. Especially Omegas he's familiar with. With the weapons in our hands, he'll only recognize them as a threat to his.. wards."

"We can't hesitate in this instance. He'll understand when he comes to. I've had to do it before." Rowan looks back up to Xavier, giving a frown that says he didn't like it, but he understands Xavier's apprehension.

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Xavier nods, but he still frowns. “No, I understand. I just hate that it has to be this way.” He knows that has soon as he’s back home, he’ll begin tearing down the Beowulf industry of perpetuating this culture. “Do we know how many men the Conans have? Do we have enough to save them all?” He’s muttering more to himself than anything, but he can’t calm his anxious mind. He just keeps blaming himself.

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Jason sighed lightly and shook his head. "Unfortunately, we will likely be seeing more deaths and violence than we want. A feral omega is not something to take lightly, especially a traumatized one. Thankfully, his priority will be to gather all the Omegas and keep them safe, so he'll fight less than he would normally if he was alone."

Rowan nodded lightly, taking the device that was handed to him by the other man and holding it for the others to see. The other fox started explaining. "We suspect there's likely thirty men inside the estate. Including the Leader and some of his children. Based on that and the intel we've gathered, there's about ten Omegas being held, with the additional five they've taken today." Rowan looked and taped at a spot on the blueprint. "I would say they're in this large room. It looks like it would hold cages."

Jason nods lightly. "We agree. I would say everyone but Killian and Willow will be held there. That should be our priority. Once we secure the Omegas, we can ensure a better outcome."

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Xavier and Aethel nod, both apparently in agreement that the Omegas would be their priority. Whether it’s from a place of guilt or a need to protect them, they feel they both owe it to them to make this right. “Got it,” Xavier says, looking at the map as well before giving his brother a look. “Don’t be reckless or needlessly flashy.”

Aethel starts to look offended but then shrugs with a nod. “I’ll try my best.” He mumbles in defeat.

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The pilot called over radios that they were landing. Rowan took a deep breath and looked to the brothers before holding out the device and it was taken. He looked to the brothers then to the foxes. "I would say it's safe to assume that Killian has already found the Omegas. At this point, we just need to make it to that room. Killian might become lucid enough to cooperate, but if the Conans are trying to hurt the Omegas, then it's best to just tranq him. Like I said, he'll understand."

Rowan shifted, grabbing onto the handle as the helicopter landed with a soft thud. The Agents got out first, helping the other three and then the helicopter was lifting again, flying off.

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Xavier nods before he loosens his neck tie and uses it to put up his long hair once the helicopter’s gone, not wanting to give anyone a chance to yank it. He follows behind the foxes and Rowan as they make their way towards the headquarters, weapons in hand. In his head, he just keeps telling himself that they’ll all be okay. That Killian will be okay. That he’ll be able to stop anything before the bear endures anymore torture.

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They all stopped just out where more people had gathered, looking like SWAT and more agents. They were given the go to enter and then it was a rush. The foxes stayed with the trio, heading towards the Omega room with a couple of SWAT.

Rowan paused at an open door with a body. Everyone else having to pause as well. He looked inside, moving in to see a few dead bodies. "That's a Conan. He looks dea-" His brows furrowed as he looked into the room more. "This is the room they were held in. That's Killian's dress." Under the Conan was indeed the dress and shoes Killian had worn. Meaning he was naked.

Further down the hall, no too far off, was shouting and banging. Faint "GET THIS FUCKING DOOR OPEN!" Rowan looked up and started further past the room, glancing back to it and then staring forward.

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Killian turned to Willow and shook his head. He pushed the Omegas closer together before moving to the only entrance he made and closed it more securely to keep them safe. He then moved and hid behind some other things he had made for a hideaway, just in case for this instance. He kept his eyes trained on door, watching the items fall. His ears flicking too and fro.

He needed to keep the Omegas safe. They needed to wait for help if it was coming. That was his rational braining starting to rear up. The cage was still holding still in the front of the door, so he was thankful he had added it.

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Xavier and Aethel look in the room, the younger brother noticing another pair of heels tossed in a corner. Xavier is more focused on the blood, corpses, and Killian’s dress than anything else. “Those are Jewe- I mean, Willow’s shoes from the auction.” He says before they all hear the commotion further in.

The two brothers exchange glances before nodding, both of them heading for the source of the noise. Xavier has his tranq gun ready, not sure of what they’ll all find once they’ve rounded the corner.

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It’s hard for Willow to see through the cages, but Aurora and Jade have finally gotten the rope off her legs. Even with the little amount of time she’d had her legs bound, there are dark red welts starting to form from the restraints. Absentmindedly, she lifts her hand to scratch her neck and winces as she reopens the tiny cut on her neck. The other Omegas from the Beowulf estate try looking around for something to act as a bandage before they hear yelling on the other side of the door. They all freeze as if deer caught in headlights, the bunny’s little cut almost entirely forgotten.

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Killian moved towards the door when the cage started sliding from the door. He climbed on top of it, crouching as he started snarling. Like hell he was going to let them get the Omegas! The door finally shoved open and Killian was already on the first guy.

To say he was causing carnage among the group that had been trying to get inside the room was an understatement.

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Rowan stopped when he rounded the corner, eyes wide. He had not expected to see.. well.. that. Killian was struggling against a man, kicking and flailing while another looked badly wounded, struggling to even stand. More at their feet were just.. men. Looks like a group of six had tried to get into the room.

Rowan was quick as he lifted the tranq gun and shot the man holding Killian and then the wounded man. The man holding Killian nearly dropped instantly. Killian crouching and turning towards them. He was covered in blood, muzzle on and his pupils were the only thing encompassing his eyes. He slowly backed away into the room and slammed the door shut, a loud thunk against the door.

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Willow jumps to her feet when the door opens, needing to see what is happening, if Killian is okay. Her eyes go wide - no, Killian is definitely not okay, but he doesn’t need any help from the bunny or other Omegas huddling in the corner. She watches in confusion as the men fighting with Killian drop unconscious, darts in their necks. Wait… She tries to look through the door, past Killian.

The door slams shut, Killian blocking it off again. “Killian! That was Rowan!” She shouts as she fumbles to find out to get out of the barrier the bear’s set up around her and the others.

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Xavier blinks, trying to process what he’s just witnessed. “So… I don’t think we’re going to make it much further than they did.” Aethel says, breaking the silence that lingered after Killian slammed the door shut. A muffled shout is heard on the other side of the door and Xavier’s ears twitch as he listens.

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Killian looked to Willow at the name. He knew that name, even in his feral brain he knew it. He looked to the door and wretched the cage away before he crouched lowly. He cracked the door open enough to peek out, then opened it enough to peek his head out and look around. He looked more until his gaze stopped on the group that he had seen earlier.

His eyes flickered over them, looking to the tranqs and then to the faces but he didn't recognize any, couldn't smell their scents. No, but.. they hadn't approached, or started to the door either. A fox was holding them back as they stared at the door.

He moved back into the room, the cages and barricade starting to get torn apart before he gently grabbed a hand of the nearest Omega. He took them to the door, looking around again. He looked up to the Omega and then gestured to the group. Thankfully, the poor thing got the picture and ran towards Rowan and the others.

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Rowan stayed where he was, the door having creaked open. Killian looking around and eyes landing on the group. Jason stopping them from going further. Then.. The Omegas trickled out. One by one, they ran to the group. Soon, all of the original Omegas to this house were there, and the group of five were waiting by the door. Killian was very cautious, his feral brain not letting any hurt come to them.

More SWAT had showed up but stopped at the snarl that rumbled from Killian. Rowan stepped in front of them, holding his hands up. He set the tranq down, peeling his scent patch off. He then started slowly towards the door, holding out a hand to any protests or anyone trying to come with. "Killian. It's Rowan." He took of his suit jacket, holding it in his hand. He let his scent slowly out, making it calm and neutral.

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Willow lets the other Omegas run out the door first, encouraging them not to be afraid of Killian… Though she can understand why anyone might be when witnessing him rip cages out of the way with ease. She hovers by Killian, her eyes glancing between him and Rowan as the latter approached. She desperately wants to run into Rowan’s arms, but isn’t sure if that would help or hurt in calming the bear down. Past Rowan, she can see two of the Beowulf brothers and definitely doesn’t want to go to them. It seems the other four from Beowulf have similar mindsets.

“Killian, you were protecting me for Rowan, right?” She says softly to him in an attempt to help. Her nose wiggles as she starts to smell Rowan’s scent and she feels a sense of calm wash over her. She doesn’t look great though, a small bruise is by her navel from where she was tased, makeup is smeared down her face with trails of tears, and some of the clothing had ripped - especially the tights. Despite all that, she looks at Rowan from behind Killian with a small smile, relieved to see him.

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Xavier watches closely - he didn’t think talking to Killian would work based on what the FBI and Rowan said. He holds his breath, wanting it to be this easy, to resolve without having to use a tranq. He can’t help the anger and frustration he feels at seeing the state of Killian and of Jewel… Willow.

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The bear's ear twitches towards Willow as he watches Rowan come forward. His head instantly snaps up, actively sniffing the air as he get a scent. His eyes flutter closed. He knows that scent. It's one of his safety scents. He tilts his head down, eyes flicking past Rowan to the group. More of the men with tranqs are taking the other Omegas. They're going to safety.

He seems to slump just a little, eyes moving up to Willow to take her in. She looks anxious, her scent giving away anticipation. Rowan was her mate, so it would make sense she was antsy to get taken to him. As he's about to gesture, he jolts, eyes widening. His hand comes up, brushing against his neck and pulling the dart from his neck.

He makes a questioning noise, gaze swirling before he slumps to the floor, eyes fluttering closed.

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Rowan whirls, looking back to see Jason having aimed and shot Killian. The fox gave him a look. "You told us no hesitation. The sooner he's down, the safer he's to transport. Let's go!" He moves forward, stepping around bodies on the floor and guiding the rest of the Omegas out of the room.

Rowan moves forward, wrapping his suit jacket in Killian and then picking him up. He's careful, and when Xavier gets close, he deposits Killian into his arms. He then turns to Willow and moves over once she's out of the room. He lets out a sigh and pulls her close. "You're safe now." He doesn't give her much time before he's hoisting her into his arms and then turning. "Let's head out with them." A couple of the swats guys who had joined are already taking the other Omegas towards the exit in a hurried fashion.

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Willow only notices the tranq gun take aim mere seconds before the dart lands in Killian’s neck. She moves to check on him but Rowan is faster. Besides, she wouldn’t have been able to pick him up. She watches as Rowan takes the bear over to Xavier, her curiosity as to why is plain as day in her expression. She moves to follow the FBI fox with the other Omegas, exhaustion hitting even harder now that she knows she’s safe.

Then, she’s in his arms and she starts to cry, wrapping her arms around Rowan. She nods when he says she’s safe, fully accepting that before she lets out a squeak as she’s picked up. “I-I can walk…” She mumbles, her face a deep shade of red as she looks up at him before wrapping her arms around his neck. “Thank you.” She says even softer, leaning her head in to rest on his chest and shoulder.

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Xavier’s hands clench as Jason shoots Killian, wanting to throttle the fox but holds himself back. Aethel also puts a hand on his arm to help. He feels helpless as he watches Rowan put his jacket on Killian and lifts him up, urging his feet to step closer and take the bear into his arms. He holds Killian close, shielding his uncovered body against his chest. “I hope you made him suffer.” He whispers to Killian before following the others out.

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Vans are sitting outside the large estate when they come out. Most of the men have already been huddled together from inside, and are being put on large trucks. The vans hold the Omegas, five in each. Jason gestures for the four of them head to the last van, and opens the back for them.

Rowan moves inside with Willow and only once he's seated does he set her down beside him. His touch his gentle as he checks her over briefly, making sure she doesn't have anything worse than the few bruises he can see. "We'll be going to the hospital to get everyone checked out. The rest of the SWAT will clear the house." Jason closes the door when everyone is secure and hops into the front with the other fox and they drive off behind the other vans.

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Willow smiles nervously at Rowan as checks over her, absentmindedly scratching an itch on her neck before she remembers the cut. She flushes and puts a hand over the little cut as it starts bleeding again, hoping Rowan doesn’t notice - he doesn’t need to worry more. She glances as Xavier and Aethel climb in the van, carefully bringing the unconscious Killian in with them and presses herself closer to Rowan. “I don’t have to go back, r-right?” She whispers to Rowan.

“You don’t have to worry about that, Xavier’s abolishing our trading business.” Aethel says assuredly. “Besides, I can’t imagine Rowan letting you out of his sight anytime soon.” He tries to joke, but the concern in his voice as he watches Xavier and Killian is evident.

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"My new sanctuary is almost done being furnished and staffed. Once it's done, the rest of the Omegas under the Beowulfs care will go there and get some much needed care. You don't have to worry, Willow." Rowan runs a hand through his hair gently, then lets his gaze move and turn to Killian in Xavier's arms. "Let the people at the hospital take care of him. They'll remove the muzzle when he's been properly sedated, just tell them he's gone feral."

He looks to Xavier and Aethel and offers a smile. "I'm trusting you with him. Once he gets his own room, you'll be allowed to take off your patches. You'll want to scent the room before he wakes up. It'll be easier to figure out where he is." He reaches into his pocket and holds it out to Aethel. "Handkerchief from me. Should have my scent in case you need it."

He then looks back to Willow and reaches down. He rips a piece of her dress and then moves her hand and presses the cloth to her throat at the cut. "Agent Hunz will ask you some questions after you've been properly looked at."

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Willow nods slowly. “Okay, good.” She mumbles, resting her head on Rowan’s arm as he plays with her hair. Letting her eyes close, she zones out as he talks to the Beowulfs. Xavier and Aethel both nodded to Rowan’s instructions, thanking him as Aethel took his handkerchief and slips it into his pocket.

When Rowan rips a piece of her outfit off, Willow lifts her head in confusion until he presses it to the cut on her neck. She blushes a little at being caught trying to hide it. Nodding slowly again, her gaze drifts to the front seats where the agents are seated. “You’ll be with me?” She asks softly.

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Rowan smiles lightly to her and nods. "Of course. I doubt anyone will complain if I'm with you. You're my mate, I kind of get privilege." He chuckles and pulls her closer. He would have given her his jacket but Killian was naked. He rubbed her back gently.

It doesn't take much longer for them to get to the hospital. They all go in, Killian being taken by a nurse and taken to a room once they had been told he'd gone feral. The Alphas needing to stay for now. Rowan and Willow going to one of the open beds in the ER and just getting Willow looked at and the cut cleaned as well as bandaged. She's also getting fluids, just in case.

Jason stands by, pulling out a small notepad and offering a smile. "Hello, Willow. It's nice to finally meet you. If it's alright, do you mind telling me what happened from when you woke up?"

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Willow closes her eyes and just enjoys the fact that she’s by Rowan’s side again. “Your mate.” She whispers affirmatively. The two months or so without being able to see him often was hard for her, especially harder when they had to act for the sake of their mission. When they arrive at the hospital, the bunny holds on to Rowan and refuses to leave his side. She only lets him out of her sight when the staff are kind enough to give her a hospital gown to change into.

In the hospital bed and no longer wearing the stupid auction outfit, Willow returns Jason’s smile with a nervous one as she holds onto Rowan’s hand. She’d hold it with both of her hands if the IV administrating fluids didn’t make it awkward to bend or twist her arm. “Well, I woke up before Killian did… we were in a different room from the others…” She tries to be as detailed as possible, pointing out events that corresponded with her injuries. “Killian refused to let them touch me - or at least as much as he could. O-one of the men knew him a-and… just said awful things that I’m sure riled Killian up into more of a feral frenzy…”

By the time she finishes telling the fox all the details, there are new tear streaks on her cheeks and the bag of fluids is half empty. As much as she tries not to, her body trembles after going through the events that transpired. “I think that’s everything…” She says before turning to look at Rowan.