This was ridiculous. Nikolai was ridiculous. He knew the risk he was taking, and he still went out for the stupid mission.

A month long mission ended up with him being trapped for three months until Price and the 141 were able to get him out. Nikolai was strong. Surviving captivity was nothing he hadn't done before. What killed him through the whole thing was knowing you were back home waiting for him.

His faithful omega, loyal to your own death to your alpha, Nikolai. There wasn't anything you wouldn't do for him, and he for you.

The bond sickness had already been setting in when he had left for the mission, no doubt it was taking over you by now.

"Omega 473." Nikolai mumbled to the receptionist. Of course, you had gone feral from the sickness. Of course, you needed professional interference.

The head doctor, Kujo, was another alpha who ran the feral facility. They took it upon themselves to tend to feral and unmated omegas. Nikolai was happy about that, at least, knowing you weren't just left alone.

"The omega is stable, but I'm afraid you'll be needed to completely fight off the condition. I'd like to monitor the recovery over the next few days, if that's okay."

Nikolai nodded, anything for his mate, "Can I go in?"

Kujo nodded, handing him the keycard.