-Tavyra's POV- 

I woke up in Zannic's bed the next morning. My first breath of the day consisted of dirty must coming from me. That's when I finally thought about the layer of dirt on my skin. I needed to take a shower and rather soon. 

I looked around and noticed Zannic was nowhere in the room. Had he left me already? I picked up my phone to check the time and to see if he left me a message, but as I was reaching for my phone, I saw his phone as well. It was only 8.42 am. Maybe he went for a walk somewhere? I sighed and decided to bother Kristy for a new pair of clothes and to see if she knows where Zannic is. I didn't smell any food cooking so I don't think Kris was up yet. I gently rasped on the door, trying to not be a burden. 

The door opened and it looked like Kristy was already awake, she smiling brightly at me, "Good mornin'!" She said. 

I smiled back, "Good morning. I hate to be a bother but--" She cut me off before I could finish. 

"Need more clothes? No problem. We could go shopping soon." She was already going back inside to grab a stack of fresh clothes for me. A smile on her face the entire time, "Since it seems you're staying." She handed them to me. 

I watched her carefully. I haven't known Kristy for too long, but I could feel something was off. She continued to smile, "t-thanks..." I took the clothes from her and I started to head back to Zan's room. 

"Hey." I stopped and turned around, "H-have you seen Tyson?" Her smile faltered a bit. 

I shook my head, "N-no. Did he not come home last night?" 

She slowly shook her head, still smiling, "He's been acting weird..." 

I nodded, "Well...I'll keep my  eye out for him." She nodded, continuing to smile and then closing the door behind her. The house was silent, beside the patter of my feet on the hardwood and the opening of Zan's door. I put my stuff on the dresser next to the door and closed the door before I started to undress. Since Zan wasn't here, I figured I'd use the shower in his bedroom. 

The clothes felt like I had to peel them off with some force, I was almost disgusted. I threw my dirty pants and shirt on the bed. I had to take off my bra off, I could already smell the sweat and grime from it. I heard the sound of a door open and turned, trying to cover myself. It's a good thing I closed the bedroom door, or someone would've walked in on me almost completely naked. It took me a minute to realize the bedroom door hadn't opened. I turned back around and saw the bathroom door open.

Zannic was standing in the doorway, steam coming from the bathroom, a white towel around his hips, staring at me. There was a minute of silence, staring at each other. There was a water dripping from his skin, making it almost look shiner in the sunlight. His hair was plastered to his forehead as droplets came down from hair strands. His buff, muscled chest seemed to be the most dry part of his body that I could honestly lick nutella from. I realized that I was staring and brought myself back to reality. The reality that I was naked with my bra slipping off. 

I tried to cover myself but that made my bra slip off even more. There was no way I could've put it back on without exposing myself. I turned back towards the door way, my face flustered as I panicked putting back on my bra. Now I'm gonna have a horn dog on my hands. He's gonna wanna have sex with me right here, right now. I don't even think I'm ready for all of that. Maybe I could just make a run for it instead. 

As I struggled putting on my bra, I felt a towel wrap around me. I was almost surprised at the sudden warmth. I turned around, Zannic's emeralds eyes staring back at me, I could feel the warmth from his large frame. He smiled down at me serenely, "Good morning..." 

It sounded like he had just woken up. I thought he'd left for the day. Before I could catch myself, I threw myself at Zan, wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him tight. He chuckled in my ear and hugged me just as tight. When I was around him, I felt everything I knew was all about him. 

"I-I thought you were gone." I told him honestly. 

He chuckled once again, "Nah. Just getting clean." I felt his arms get tighter and pick me up, "Which i something I suppose you were doing?" He began walking to the bathroom. 

I only struggled slightly, mostly just laughing and enjoying myself, "Y-yea. Just getting some clothes from Kristy." He put me in the bathroom, his height always caught me off guard, having to look up at him. I felt vulnerable, but I was also contempt with it. 

He handed me another towel, and then gently kissed my forehead. I felt my cheeks darken a bit. For once I didn't have to watch my own back. I didn't have to worry about anything anymore. Zan is with me now. "Get cleaned up. I'll be out here when you come out." I nodded. I knew that. Of course I knew that. But he didn't even have to stay with me. He could just...leave. 

The thought put a chill through my spine. Zan turned around and left me to shower. 

-Zannic's POV-

I let Tavyra take her shower, heading to the nightstand to check my phone. I noticed I had three texts from Megan. I rolled my eyes. I really had no interest of what she had to say to me. I put it off for later and checked the other two text messages from Kristy and Rufus. Rufus was being Rufus and asked me, "How are you doing?" I sent him a short reply and then moved over to Kristy. Hers read something that concerned a little bit more, "Have you seen Ty?" 

I decided to talk to him myself, I put on some jeans and a white shirt and texted Tyson, "You alright? Kristy's worried." 

As I waited for a reply, I decided to check Megan's messages. Well, it was wrong to call them messages, but pictures. Three pictures in order. The first Megan was in light pink undies and bra, taking them in front of a mirror, making sure to not show her face. The second, Megan began to strip, lowering her panties slightly lower on her hips as a tease. In the third, her bra was taken completely off, her arm covering her breasts. I couldn't lie, her body was slim, almost like a Victoria Secrets' model and she knew that. I went out of the pictures and tried to push them from my mind. My other head however was disagreeing with me. I continued to listen out for the shower. If she saw me with a hard-on, I'd feel ashamed. I'm attracted to my mate. Of course I am. But....a good body is a good body...right?

My phone buzzed and it was Ty, "Idk what to do, dude. I think I found my mate."

I smiled, "!!! Dude!! Thats great! I need to meet her!" I sent him a thumbs up emoji too. 

"Idk dude were gonna have to talk" He replied. 

"Wym you dk? Kris would def be excited." 

"Dont tell her man. I need some time." 

I was confused. What does he need time for? But I need to be supportive of my Beta. He is my best friend after all. "'kay. Jus lemme know." I decided to leave it at that. I didn't wanna make him too uncomfortable. 

Before I put my phone down, it buzzed one more time, "IK you've seen them. Wanna have some fun?" There was a winky emoji behind it. I was definitely tempted, but I wouldn't be able to forgive myself. I don't even think Tavyra would be able to forgive me. I simply left her on 'R' and put down my phone. I looked at the time and it was 9.51. I felt like time was flying. I don't think Tavyra would mind if we go to see my father today. They didn't call last night which was a huge relief. 

Almost on cue, my phone rang. I looked down at the caller ID "Pack Hospital." My heart dropped and I suddenly felt sick. I picked up, "Hello?" 

The receptionist on the other side asked me, "Yes, hi. Is this Zannic?" 

"Yea..." I tried to say as calmly as possible. 

"You're needed at the hospital as soon as possible." I began to panic. Is there something wrong with my dad? Is he dying? She wouldn't sound so calm if he was already dead. 

I brought myself out of my thoughts and answered, "Alright...I'll be there in about 20 minutes." I hung up the phone, the bile already rising up. I wanted to leave immediately, but I couldn't just leave Tavyra there. I told her I'd be here when she gets out. 

Adrenaline was pumping through my blood. I was starting to get impatient and antsy. I went to the bathroom door and knocked a bit harder than I should, "Tavyra, we need to go." I wanted her by my side, but I couldn't just pull her out of the shower. I decided to step out and tell Kristy about the situation.