Zed's Call to the Wild

Chapter 21 - No Second Chance

Wyatt's POV

Today's Forecast in the Forbidden Forest was a high chance of heavy rain, so I as the 2nd Wolf, and Willa's brother, I decided that the pact should stay in for the day. Kinda sucks, since I haven't seen Zed ever since yesterday. I just hope I didn't scare him off after what happened before. I hope I wasn't too controlling or what not... I'd hate to think that I already lost Zed again...

" WYATT!" a distant voice called out for me.

I turn to find Zed, rushing towards the wolf den, in the middle of the rain.

" Z-Zed?! What're you doing? You're soaking wet!" I tapped at him.

" I know, I know, it's just that... I think I'm ready for us to try aga--MMMM!"

I quickly cover Zed's mouth, as I look around to see if any of the wolves heard.

" Shhhh, we don't want word to spread towards Addison and Willa!" I whispered to him." C'mon!"

I take his hand, and bring him back to our secret hideout.

When we arrived, he then starts to take off his vest.

" Zed!" I whine, flustered.

" Oh c'mon! I really do think I'm ready to try again!" Zed tells me.

" No, it's not that!... Well it sorta is, but that's besides the point. Why even bother coming here, when all you just want is to make love with me. SEXUAL love, not TRUE love. Since when have we ever actually cuddled?!" I explain, frustrated.

Zed then sits on a rock, listening to my reason.

" It's just... I really thought we were gonna be something... someday..."

I then start to think to myself. Did Zed really just want me for THAT. Is that al I'm good for? Maybe he deserves Addison after all, if he thinks we can just stay like this forever.

" Maybe we should stop..." I confess.

" Wy... What're you trying to say?" Zed asks, almost worried and concerned.

" Zed... I think we should go our separate ways, if you're just gonna treat me like a sex slave..." I confess even more. I hate saying it, but it needs to be said.

" Wy... Don't do this, of course I love you!" Zed refuses.

" WELL WHERE IS IT?!" I yell, tears forming." WHERE IS THAT LOVE? I DON'T SEE IT, I DON'T HEAR IT... I DEFINITELY DON'T FEEL IT. Why bother trying to make this a thing, when all that comes to our mind is sex. Hmm?"

Zed sits there, almost speechless.

" Wy, stop, this isn't you--"

" AND HOW WOULD YOU KNOW THAT?!"

" Because the Wyatt I know wouldn't be talking like this! The Wyatt that I know, loves me, and would do anything to protect me... And I would do the same..." Zed responds, fighting back.

My heart then happens to break more.

" I'm sorry, Zed... But maybe the Wyatt you're looking for is gone... Until you tell Addison about us... Consider this conversation as a break up... I'm sorry..." I speak, voice becoming shaky and crackly. I then walk back to the wolf den, with a new purpose, but a broken heart.

Zed's POV

That was the last time I spoke to Wyatt. His last few words still haunt me late at night.

" Until you tell Addison about us... Consider this conversation as a break up... I'm sorry..."

That's all he said. No "I love you" or "Goodbye my love"... Just "I'm sorry..." I throw myself back and forth, screaming, crying about our true breakup. If I could go full zombie, I would... But my family wouldn't want that. Around 4am, I hear the door to my bedroom open. I close my eyes, and pretend to sleep. I then feel a force sit upon my bed, as they gently stroke my hair. At first, I begin to think it was Wy, coming back, saying how sorry he was, and that he wants t on get back... But no, I turn to find my dad.

" Oh Zed... I know how you feel. I was the same when I lost your mother... crying every night... not sleeping... I know Zed... it's going to be alright..."

For the first time in forever, my dad has finally gotten soft with me? That's a new. I then get up and hug him, having him take any leftover tears I've had.

The next day, I wake up to find no werewolf by my side. I then get up, and start my day. As the news forecast is playing, I chow down on my raisin brain cereal, eye bags growing so heavy, they can drag along the ground. At least with Zoey, she never dealt with this kind of feeling before. She's always happy... if only I knew what that felt like.

Wyatt's POV

The next day, I wake up with no zombie guy by my side. As i crawl out of my werewolf cubby, I happen to pull a muscle mid-stretch. Luckily, Wynter was there to help me. I still can't get over what I did last night. Feels as though I've caused a bombing, but I don't feel good about it. The wolves could tell I wasn't feeling good today, but I don't care anymore. Why should I care, when all I'm used for is sex. I sit outside the wolf den, looking out into the bright sun. It's funny how you get to see the sun shine down on the forbidden forest... just like how Zed would always shine down on me whenever I was feeling--

" Wyatt... You okay?" Wynter comes in, interrupting my thoughts.

" No, Wynter, I'd hate to say I'm not okay." I truthfully told her.

She then happens to sit next to me.

" Lemme guess... You and Zed are taking another break?" Wynter guessed correctly.

" You don't get it, Wynter! He's been using me all along! And to think I loved him..." I mumbled.

Wynter stays silent, and could do nothing but throw her head on my shoulder, and pat my back. I then start to cry again, tears rushing faster than yesterday's rain.

" I'm sorry." Wynter apologizes." Just know I'm always here if you need anything. I'm not going nowhere."

I then gently lay my head on hers, feeling her comfort, and embracing my vulnerability. For the first time, I actually felt comfort with someone I know. If only another person could do the same...

That night, I finally was able to sleep, with nothing keeping my mind up. I finally felt... free.

Zed's POV

That night, I finally was able to sleep, with nothing keeping my mind up. I finally felt... free.

Narrator's POV

... Or did they?

(AUTHOR'S NOTE: Sorry if this chapter is short, I'm trying my best to write more, but my head keeps drawing blanks. Hopefully more longer chapters will come soon!!)