Zombies 6

Little Wolves: Part 2

Eliza sighed. "I know, and it's not like that. Wyatt.... I'm pregnant."

Wyatt's eyes widened as he processed what she had said. He completely froze. His mind whirring with questions and flashbacks to their moments spent together.

Eliza began to fidget nervously beside him. "Wyatt, please, say something."

"H-How?" Wyatt stammered, his voice shaking with shock.

Eliza stared at him in disbelief. "How? You know how, Wyatt. This wasn't miraculous conception."

"No. I know that, Ellie." Wyatt said quickly. "What I meant was you're on the pill and I always use protection. So how did this still happen?"

Eliza shrugged. "The pills aren't full proof. That's why we agreed that you should use protection. But condoms aren't full proof either."

"And clearly both failed." Wyatt sighed.

"Yeah." Eliza nodded, her voice soft.

Wyatt noticed the change in Eliza's tone and turned to face her. All of his other emotions faded away leaving only concern when he saw her expression. Wyatt cupped her cheek with his free hand and wiped her tears away with his thumb.

"Ellie, why are you crying? What's wrong?"

Eliza leaned into his touch. "I'm scared, Wyatt. I didn't expect this to happen so soon. I don't have experience with kids like you do. Sure I've watched Zeke a couple times and spent time with Brayden and Kenzie, but that was only for a few small moments. What if I can't do this?"

"Are you kidding me?" Wyatt asked. "This coming from the girl who helped Zed hack his Z-band to win games, who helped us track down the new moonstone, and who hacked into Z-Tech for the inscription key to save the Zombies while zombified? Eliza, if there's one thing I've learned it's that there's nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it."

A smile tugged at Eliza's lips. "True. But babies are not the same as computers."

"They're not." Wyatt agreed. "But you like figuring things out. You'll figure this out too. And I'll be right by your side. You'll never be alone."

Eliza took his hand in hers and laid her head on his shoulder. "How are you so calm? We're expecting a baby and we haven't tied the knot or found a house yet."

Wyatt pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Oh believe me, I'm nervous too. Becoming parents is a big deal. But I also know we have our families and my pack to help us. We'll make it work."

"Waaaaaaah!"

Eliza looked at the time. "Well, I think she's hungry now."

"Here." Wyatt sat up, holding Kenzie out to her. "You take her and I'll get the bottle this time."

Eliza glanced at him hesitantly. "You sure?"

"Might as well start practicing." Wyatt encouraged her. "Come on, you got this."

Eliza took Kenzie from his arms. "Alright, just hurry back."

Wyatt smiled then disappeared into the kitchen. Eliza gently bounced Kenzie in her arms, doing her best to console her while they waited.

Wyatt soon returned with the bottle, handing it to her. "Here we go. And before you ask, yes, I did check it first."

Eliza chuckled, placing the bottle to Kenzie's lips and watching her suckle. "I figured you would."

Wyatt sat down beside Eliza, smiling as he watched her feed Kenzie. "See? I knew you could do it."

Eliza rolled her eyes. "Did you see Addison and Zed? Imagine how much harder this will be with a lack of sleep."