The Vampire's Witch

Talking with Zane: Star

Zane sat outside, eyes closed letting the sun warm his pale skin. He leaned back in his chair head tilted back listening as the pack members outside enjoyed the morning sun as well. Children were playing tag and several groups of teenagers were hanging around the area as well as some of the adult pack members and their mates. The happy sounds made him envious, how he would love to bring his own mate out here and at his age, they would have already had a few pups running around wild with the rest of the children.

Sadly the moon goddess had other plans for the young werewolf, it seemed he needed to let Star go. He frowned opening his eyes, he could feel eyes on him turning his head to look around he saw Drae's lavender eyes boring into him. She didn't look happy that he was outside, she was sitting under a tree with several other well-muscled warriors beside her they were all relaxing enjoying the pleasant weather.

The wind shifted and a lite breeze carried the smell of strawberries to his nose. Turning he looked back towards the pack house where the redheaded witch stood, closing the door gently behind her. She had on an orange tank top that clashed with her fiery locks which were pulled into a ponytail it swayed behind her as she cheerfully made her way over to him. A fresh bite mark visible on her shoulder, marking her as Will's mate. She had several marring her pale flesh, scarred over the years.

"Good morning Zane." He smiled at her as she sat down beside him, the sun bringing out the cooper undertones in her hair making her red hair appear more golden.

"Morning Star, did you feel the need for some sunshine too?" He chuckled at her, watching her as she nodded and as she started to pick at her frayed jean cutoff shorts.

"Can I talk with you Zane?" She looked up at him nervously through lowered lashes.

"Anytime, you know you can always talk with me. I'm a very good listener." He smiled at her, watching as she seemed to be pulling together all of her courage.

"Are Will and I keep you from going out and trying to find your mate? I know that wolves can find their mate when they turn sixteen and I don't want you to feel obligated to stay with us because of your friendship with Jesse. He would want you to be happy, I know he would." Her eyes held so much concern for him, "Please don't let us stop you from finding your happiness."

"Star, I'm happy to stay with you and Will. You guys are my pack, I don't stay to protect you just because of my friendship with your brother. I couldn't imagine a world where I wasn't by your side." He spoke honestly to her leaning over to grab her hand and squeeze it gently.

It hit her at that moment like a ton of bricks, he had feelings for her beyond her being his best friends sister. She had never realized that the multicolor haired wolf might care for her as more than just a friend. She squeezed his hand back, not minding the feeling of her heart fluttering in her chest at his words and thought back to something her brother had once told her.

***Flashback to 2008 (the twins are fourteen)***

Star sat on the couch reading a book as her brother lay on the floor playing Call of Duty on his Xbox 360, she looked up as he had gone still and he had received a kill shot but didn't move or say anything for a good minute or two.

"You know Star, no matter what relationship you end up in or how many people you end up with. I'll still love you" He said after a moment before re-entering the game, he looked back and smiled at her.

"I'm sure me and my harem of hot men will appreciate that." She joked before placing the bookmark into the book and laying down beside him to pick up the controller and kill the target. "I don't see a line forming anytime soon." She pushed her hair out of the way as he laughed.

"I don't know, you might have two people who love you very much." He spoke prophetically, as the shout of target acquired filled the room as they went in for the kill.

***End Flashback***

Zane sat holding the witches hand, she glanced down at their clasped fingers as she thought about that moment with her brother, had he known that she would have feelings for someone besides her mate? She didn't know how she felt about that. had her brother been a seer or had it been a very good guess. She wasn't truly bothered by the idea of Zane joining her and Will's relationship, it didn't seem so crazy in the world they lived in. I mean before the zombies had started to rise most people didn't believe in witches, vampires or werewolves.

What difference did it make to anyone who she loved? She squeezed his hand back enjoying the warmth of his skin against hers, now she had to figure out a way to tell both him and Will. Would they both think she was a horrible person, would Will still want to be mated to her or would he be disgusted? She doubted it as vampires were very open about their sexuality and he didn't make it a secret to her that he had also had male lovers before. How would Zane feel coming into their established relationship, would he be okay with that until he found his mate. These thoughts raced through the redheaded witch's mind.

She looked up at Zane and smiled her heart fluttering in her chest with new emotions for her taciturn friend. It didn't matter, she would be okay if he found his mate. They could all enjoy each other until that day came. She hoped that she would be able to let him go in the end.