Something Wicked This Way Comes (Zayn Malik)

Chapter Twenty-Two

        “What do you mean Louis said no?” Caledonia asks Harry. She really doesn’t’ want to have to deal with this, she needs to go home and change for the council meeting. The rest of Zayn’s pack were all sitting with them in the living room. The three other Bruxa’s retreated to their own home after telling Cal everything she needed to know. They informed her that, like a shape shifter, she was immortal. However, she could be killed with fire. When the trio told them that, Zayn went on a thirty minute rant about how she was not longer allowed to use the stove, which promptly made her roll her eyes.

            “I asked him, very nicely! And he rejected the idea. You should probably ask him. “ Harry says, shoving food into his mouth. Caledonia sighs loudly, and rubs her eyes. “You smudged your makeup.” Harry tells her.

            “Styles, I am very close to throwing you out an open window or strangling you.” Caledonia threatens. Harry laughs and shakes his head.

            “Like you could do anything.” Harry tells her, still chuckling.

            “No, but I could do both.” Zayn tells him, his eyes not leaving the game on the television. Harry groans.

            “You have so many perk from just fucking the Alpha.” Harry whines. Zayn turns his attention from the television to glare at his beta.

            “Dating, Harry. We are dating.” Zayn growls.

            “Also fucking.” Caledonia adds on. The pair had yet to consummate their relationship, but the rest of the pack didn’t need to know that. Josh and Ed choked on the soda they were drinking, and Harry’s eyes widened. Zayn laughs, and wraps his arm tighter around Caledonia.

            “Aren’t you going to go home?” Harry sputters out.

            “Yeah, I need to talk to Louis and get dressed properly.” She says, with a sigh.

            “Do you want me to come with?” Zayn asks, and Caledonia shakes her head.

            “No, if you’re there it will only piss him off more.” She says, she stands up and walks to the door, with Zayn on her heels. Caledonia bites her lip, and turns to face him. She looks at him with a strange since of fondness. Zayn looks nervous, and then speaks.

            “You, didn’t like, want to go with the other witches did you?” He asks, carefully. Amy and Chloe had offered her a position with them. Caledonia politely declined saying her place was here.

            “No, if I wanted to I would have.” She tells him honestly.

            “But why? They’re like you. I don’t want to like trap you here.” Zayn tells her, frustrated at this sudden rush of emotions. Caledonia can’t help but laugh at his words, however, she stops at the look on his face.

            “Malik, I don’t want to go with them.” She tells him, and reaches out to touch his face. Zayn nuzzles his face in her hand, and she giggles. She opens the door, and they both walk outside to her car. “What do I need to wear to this council thing?” She asks, curiously.

            “You can wear whatever, Just make it tasteful. The council is full of old people.” Zayn tells her. She laughs.

            “Do you think your parents will like me?” She asks, carefully. Zayn nods his head yes. Zayn thinks his parent with love her more than him. In the short time they have known each other, he hasn’t started any fights or had any rampages.

            “Just be back soon.” He practically whines, and she nods her head. She moves to sit into the car after Zayn opens the door for her. Caledonia starts the car and allows Zayn to shut the door. She thinks for a second and decides now is a good time. She rolls down the window and looks at Zayn.

            “I kinda of love you, Malik.” She tells him. Zayn’s eyes widen, and he leans in through the window to kiss her on the mouth.

            “I really sort of love you, Harkin.” Is all he replies, and with that she drives off to talk to her old Alpha.

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            “You need to let her go.” Niall Horan is not having any of Louis shit. All of this business of him not letting Caledonia be with her mate is utter bullshit. Niall detangles himself from Marcel, who is awkwardly sitting there not really knowing what to do, and stands to his full height. Louis sighs.

            “I know. I am. I just really hate that Harry guy.” Louis says with a sigh. He knew he had to let her go, but that didn’t mean he wanted to. He loved her, as one loves a person they simply cannot live without. He didn’t want her or Niall to leave. Niall proclaimed that he would never leave him, or the pack. Louis couldn’t handle two people leaving. It also pissed him off to no end, that Liam and Katie just went with it. As long as they were together, they didn’t care.

            “I think he likes you. Maybe he could feel the void of Cal’s absence?” Marcel suggests, and if looks could kill he would be dead.

            “Just because you like boys, doesn’t mean I do. “ Louis growls out. Niall guffaws in laughter. The sound of a door slamming shut makes the house fall silent.

            “Louis.” Caledonia starts to say, but Louis holds his hand up to silence her.

            “Let me speak. I will give up my Alphaship over you for some conditions. The first is that Zayn promises to always do what is best for you. The second is that you have to visit me at least six times a year and on my birthday. And third I get Marcel in exchange.” Louis says. Caledonia widens her eyes.

            “Yes, of course, and no.” Caledonia says, “Why don’t you just stay here and co Alpha a super pack with Zayn?” Caledonia says with a shrug. Louis looks at her in shock because he never would have thought of that.

            “Do you think Zayn will agree to that?” Niall asks, curiously.

            “He will if I suggest it.” Caledonia says with another shrug. “Now I need to get to get and so do the rest of you. We have a pack council meeting to attend.” The boys nod, and Cal goes up to shower.

            “Looks like we’re brothers now.” Marcel tells Louis with a smile. Louis can’t help but give him a small one in return, which turns into a frown when he realizes he now has to deal with Harry for the rest of his life.

            Caledonia couldn’t help but feel the nerves eat at her when her car pulled up to the large manor contain the council. Louis squeezed her shoulder in support. She wasn’t allowed to see Zayn until she actually went to the meeting, and that alone was nerve wrecking.

            “I can’t do this, Tommo.” She tells Louis.

            “You love Zayn do you? Man up.” Louis tells her, and she sighs. Yes, she does love Zayn, but standing in front of eight adults who had control over Zayn’s life was going to be hard.

            “Okay. I can do this.” She tells Louis and herself. She sees Ed waiting by the door, most likely for Josh or Harry, and he smiles and waves. This makes her feel a little better, so she stands a little straighter, and goes through the door to seal her fate.