A Werewolf's Lost Howl, A Zombie's Lost Heart

Chapter 16: *16

Cassius's eyes are still wide as he stutters in shock, "T-Teddy, how are you-"

"Alive?" Theodosia cuts him off, "Yeah, after you killed me and my best friend, I was successfully revived by the Crescent Moon Pack and just so you know, I go by Theodosia now to you." She glared.

Cassius growls, "You weren't even supposed to be there!"

"And yet, I was! I couldn't just stand by and let you hurt Eleazar and his unborn baby!" Theodosia shouted.

"That child was an abomination, I had to get rid of it!"

His sister scoffs, "So, what if the child was an abomination?! Its existence was supposed to end the war between vampires and werewolves!"

Theodosia continued, "But, you just couldn't let that happen."

"Of course, I wouldn't let that happen! Do you think vampires and werewolves could possibly get along?! I did everyone a favor by getting rid of that hybrid!"

"No! You did yourself a favor! All because you were jealous of Octavius being Eleazar's mate!"

Cassius looked offended, "I was not-"

"Oh, you were," Theodosia cuts him off once again, "You were so jealous that you had to ruin their lives by killing them both because you weren't happy."

"Then, Eleazar's parents and sister were furious at your betrayal that his father sent his best hitman after you for your head."

She laughed, "That's not even the best part. The Crescent Moon Pack was also after your head. When Octavius's younger brother, Emilio, became the next Great Alpha, he planned to kill you himself to avenge his brother."

"When you found out both parties were trying to kill you, and like a coward, you ran. Away to the deepest part of the Forbidden Forest so you wouldn't face the mistakes that you deeply caused."

Cassius was quiet when his sister spoke up once again, "And now you're after Zed because he's a reincarnation of Eleazar. But let me tell you something, you're never going to get him. You're never going to ruin his or Wyatt's life for your own selfish reasons again."

"We'll see about that." Cassius snarled.

"Yes, we will," Theodosia said as she jumped off the balcony, disappearing into the night.

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One Week Later

Zed didn't know what was wrong with him and it was starting to weird him out.

For the past 2 days, he's been feeling sick. Like getting headaches out of nowhere.

The zombie groaned. Why is this happening to him?

Zed then felt his stomach grumble as he tried to go back to sleep. Now he feels even more sick.

"Zed, are you awake?" Wyatt's tired voice was heard next to him.

Zed turned his body so he could face his boyfriend, "Yes, did I wake you?"

Wyatt went to touch his cheek, "A little, I can sense you're awake by your breathing."

Zed frowned and Wyatt spoke up, "You okay? Is your head hurting again?"

Zed nodded, "Yeah, and my stomach doesn't feel so good either."

Wyatt gently touched his boyfriend's forehead, "Maybe Esmeralda can make some of her herbal tea again for your headache."

Zed felt his head spinning, "Yeah... probably..." He sat up in the bed, touching his forehead.

Wyatt sat up as well, touching his back, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, it's just-" Zed didn't finish his sentence as he covered his mouth and rushed to the bathroom, nauseous.

"Zed!" Wyatt called his name, running after him.

The zombie wretched into the toilet, feeling pain all over his body. He then felt his boyfriend's hand gently rub his back. "Get it out, Zed. I'm here." Wyatt said soothingly.

Once Zed was done throwing up, he flushed the toilet and leaned against the tub, wrapping his arms around his stomach.

Wyatt bent down to his level, "Babe, are you okay? You don't look so good."

"I'm a little hot." Zed breathes out, his headache growing worse than before.

Wyatt nods his head, frowning, "Let's get you to bed then. I'll get your grandmother." He hoisted his boyfriend up bridal style from the floor and carried him back to the bedroom and laid him back down on the bed.

He tucked Zed into the mattress, "Try to go back to sleep, okay? I'll be back." Wyatt kissed Zed's forehead.

Zed nodded slowly, "Okay... love you," He whispered.

Wyatt smiled, "I love you, too. Get some rest." He touched his cheek.

After his boyfriend left the room, Zed went back to sleep again, his pain still consuming him.

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On the other side of the Forbidden Forest, Theodosia steps outside of her home, staring up at the sky, "The Blood Moon has risen. This means Zed will begin his transformation into a full vampire later this evening."

Theodosia then scowls, "Which means my dear brother dearest will be on his way to retrieve him."

"I can't let the past repeat itself. I can't have Cassius destroy their lives again." She said with determination.

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"So, what do you think what's happening to Zed?" Wyatt asked Esmeralda as they stood outside of the bedroom Zed was currently resting in.

Esmeralda sighs, "Zed is beginning his transformation."

"Transformation?" Wyatt's eyes widened in confusion.

"It's what every vampire goes through between the ages of 16-19." She continued, "But because Zed is only half vampire, the transformation will be much harder on him since he was born on the Blood Moon."

"Wait," Wyatt thought for a moment, "is it going to affect me, too? I was also born on the Blood Moon."

Esmeralda shook her head, "It won't affect you because you are a werewolf. However, if you have already marked him, some of his pain will be taken away and will be transferred to you."

The beta blushed and Esmeralda asked, "You didn't mark him, did you?"

Wyatt brushed his hand through his purple hair, "W-Well..." He began, already stuttering, "No... I didn't think he was ready for that yet..." He trailed off, embarrassed to talk about his and Zed's... you know.

"Then I guess Zed will have to bear the pain until the Blood Moon is over." Esmeralda frowned.

Wyatt frowned as well, "How bad is the pain?"

"For full-blood vampires, the pain will be less excruciating than for half-blood vampires because half-bloods have a part demon in them which fights for control over their other half, while full-bloods have absolute control over what they're doing, such as drinking blood and attacking others." She explained.

"So, you're saying Zed might not have complete control of himself?" Wyatt questioned, trying to understand.

Esmeralda nodded, "Yes. But, if we watch him until the Blood Moon is over, and make sure he doesn't lose to his demon side, Zed won't need to attack anyone for their blood."

"And what if he does?"

"If that happens, Zed will be lost, and there will be no way to come back from it," Esmeralda said with sad eyes.

Wyatt's eyes widened, "Are you saying Zed might die?"

"It's a possibility. Half-blood vampires surviving their transformation is rare and some don't make it out. Even if they do, their bodies will be drained of energy and they'll need to hibernate."

"How long does hibernation last?"

"An estimate of two to three weeks."

Wyatt sighed, "I rather have that than have my mate die."