Part Wolf

New friendships

Elize's head was throbbing painfully as she slowly started opening her eyes. She could hear people argue around her. The loud noise was making the pain worse.

"But I didn't-"

"I don't want to hear this bullshit Mikail! I told you clearly to stay close!" Zack's voice boomed.

Elize groaned in irritation. She squinted, trying to see beyond her blurry vision.

"She's awake! Nina look!" a familiar voice squealed.

"Water." Elize croaked.

Suddenly a cool object was pressed against her lips and her head was lifted slightly. A sweet smell was emanating from the container. Elize didn't think much as she gulped the liquid down. She couldn't resist the thirst anymore. As the liquid slowly made its way down her throat, she could feel her energy rising bit by bit. Elize grabbed the container with both her hands and emptied its contents. Feeling rejuvenated, she opened her eyes. So many familiar faces were looking at her and smiling, a sense of relief plastered on most of their faces.

"Baby?" Zack's voice came out much softly near her ears.

Elize looked back, suddenly feeling rejuvenated. She turned her torso slightly to get a better look at her mate.

"Zack." She whimpered.

Tears slid down her ears as she saw him crouching before her. She was relieved to see that he was unharmed, but he looked as if he aged so much in a day. It pained her to see him like that. But at the moment, she was thankful to be alive and near him. Zack leaned in and pulled her onto his lap, sliding his arms around her body. His body shook as he held her.

"I was so scared Elize. I was so scared that I'd lose you." He whispered frantically. His hold on her tightened as he drew her closer.

A feeling of warmth washed over her as Elize snuggled into him. She placed her head in the crook of his neck and breathed him in. The scent of forest and honey emanated from him, making her feel at ease.

"You smell good." Elize whispered, rubbing the last remnants of her tears on his skin.

Zack chuckled and leaned in to kiss her wet lips. Elize kissed him back passionately. She cherished the feeling of his lips sliding in between her lips and gently sucking at it. As heat built up inside her body and became a raging fire, she pushed him back, all the while not breaking off their connection.

"Ehm Ehm." Somebody coughed near them, startling Elize.

That's when she remembered where they were. Embarrassed, she quickly slid away from her mate and sat up next to him. Elize heard a faint laughter from ahead and looked up, her face crunched in frustration.

"I'm sorry, but your reaction was-" Agatha laughed louder this time, without bothering to complete the sentence.

"I know right?!" Nina joined in, her head buried in Agatha's hair, muffling the sound of her laughter.

Elize's eyes widened in surprise. She didn't understand what was happening before her. The last time she saw the two, they were at each others throats. Why were they acting like they've always been best friends? She looked towards Zack in confusion. He smiled, sitting up. He reached out to Elize and drew her closer to him. Elize obliged happily.

"A lot happened when you were sleeping baby." He whispered into her ears.

"My lady." A familiar voice drew her attention. Elize turned towards the direction of the sound only to see Mikail standing on his knees in front of her.