Zed's POV

The soft sounds of whimpering stirred me out of my sleep. I let out a quiet groan and force my eyelids to flutter open. I realize that Addison's petite frame is shuttering against me, clinging to my side in terror. My senses are instantly on high alert. I jerk my head from side to side and quickly realize that we're still in Containment, a mix of anxiety and relief wash over me since we're still alone too. Addy's having a nightmare.

She sobs quietly and buries her face in my chest, her hands shaking as they grip the material beneath them for dear life. I wrap my arms around her shoulders to hug her tightly.

"Addy! Hey! Shh shh! It's ok baby!" I assure her softly, trying not to startle her too much when she wakes up. Of course she still jolts awake and looks around frantically as she does. I feel her panic begin to fade when our eyes meet, but tears are still welled up in her baby blues.

"Zed..." she whispered desperately. I didn't hesitate to pull her back down into me and hum quiet nothings of reassurance until she's settled. She lifts her head to look up at me apologetically. I bring my hand up to brush the tear trails off her cheek with my thumb.

"It was just a bad dream." I tell her but she looks away in shame. My brows crease in confusion. "What?" She lays her head back down against my chest and hugs my torso. I return the gesture, a little concerned about what she might be thinking.

"What if it's not just a dream..?" She says quietly. I pet her hair affectionately to show I'm there for her.

"Talk to me Addy. I wanna know what's going on in your head." I beg softly. She sighs in defeat and finally looks up at me again. I can feel her guilt start to surround my heart, I'm suddenly afraid of what she might tell me. Is it about me? Is she still afraid of my zombie nearly raping her? What if she doesn't want to stay with me anymore?!

With my mind spiraling into a panic, she moves over top of me, straddling my hips, and takes my face in her hands. I look up at her with wide, fearful eyes.

"Hey." She said softly, keeping my full attention with her eyes. "I'm not going anywhere." She said firm but gently at the same time.

I relax under her and reach up to pull her in for a soft kiss. I need this contact. My nerves and emotions are shot from today's events and I need her. I need to know we're ok. Her kisses tell me she needs me too.

Our mouths move together in the most delicious rhythm and I'm acutely aware of every spot her body is rubbing against mine. Especially how close her delicate slit is from my groin. I roll my hips up and my growing erection grazes her backside, both of us groan. She suddenly sits upright and scoots back to grind against the hardened bulge in my pants. I let my head fall back as I moan a little too loudly.

"Shh," She whispers as she places a gentle finger over my parted lips her body still rocking against mine. "Don't wanna have someone walking in to check on us." She says seductively. The possibility of getting caught sending a wave of excitement through us both. Her other hand quickly undoes my button and fly before freeing my manhood into her palm for soft strokes. I bite my lips to keep from moaning again.

She leans back down for a passionate kiss as she slid her fingers further south to fondling my balls. I whimper into her mouth in need. She's driving me crazy. I move my hands from her thighs up under the hem of her sundress to grip her tight ass. She gasps in response.

I take advantage of her guard being down and flip us over so her back is pressed to the mattress. I can smell the spike in her scent, she's turned on further by my dominance. Our kisses get even more desperate and rough, her fingers tangling in my hair. I reach down and adjust her panties and move myself to her entrance. She groan is muffled between by our mouths devouring one another when I rub my tip over her slit to get coated with her sopping juices.

She's so ridiculously wet. My dick twitches in my hand at the thought that it's all for me, always for me. I don't know how I managed to make this beautiful, wonderful, amazing girl my mate but I'll be damned if I ever leave her wanting.

I slam into her to the hilt in one swift thrust. Her breath hitches and she throws her head back in ecstasy. I then immediately attach my mouth to her neck to resume showering her with my affections. Damn she feels so good.

My pace is quick and deep, I'm never too far out of her. Her breathing is heavy but hushed, trying her best to keep quiet so we aren't found out. I shift my ministrations down her neck until I'm placing the lightest kisses directly on her mark. She cries out involuntarily and her walls start to spasm as she cums around me. Chills run down my spine and I take a few more rough thrusts before I join her over the edge, spilling myself inside her. I fully collapsed over her and she's eager to embrace me as we lay there panting from the intensity of our orgasms.

After a minute, my manhood softens and slides out of her. I wince and make a quiet hiss sound from how sensitive it still is, then sit up to take some of my weight off her and look at her beautiful face. Addison giggles and cradles my jaw in the palm of her hand.

I capture her lips again and sigh contently feeling her love fill my chest. I feel her smirk under my lips, making me smile myself. I pull back and see her smile and messy hair and couldn't be more in love. I can feel how much she loves me too so I'm curious what was bothering her into nightmares, the paranoia of her leaving vanished from our established connection.

"Wanna talk now?" I ask. Her smile drops and she searches my face for something I'm not sure of for a moment. I just focus on loving and supporting her, in hopes that she knows she can tell me anything. She finally closes her eyes and takes a deep breath before speaking.

"It was about what the doctors said. They were worried the baby would, eat my alive." She admitted. My face must show my remorse because she's quick to go on before I can say anything. "But I don't regret having this baby with you! I love it with all my heart! It's just, a little scary, ya know?" She looks up at me, hoping I won't be upset. I smile softly and lean down to press my forehead to hers.

"Even just becoming a parent is scary." I agree with her then continue. "You help me realize everyday I'm not a monster Addy. Our baby is no different." I assure her. She relaxes under me but I keep going. "We need to listen to what the doctors have to say but not forget our beliefs in the process. You're so strong babe and I know you'll crush whatever challenges come your way. I'll be right there beside you every step." I tell her to show my support. She smiles and nods, reaching up to pull me in for another hug. I wouldn't dream of denying her and kiss the top of her head.

"I love you Zed." She says, muffled by my shirt.

"I love you too Addy." I whisper. We lay there a few more moments before readjusting our clothes and get ready to leave. Someone should be in to get us anytime now to send us off with my dad.

Sure enough, the receptionist from before pops her head in while we're, once again, cuddling and talking on the bed.

"Excuse my interruption," she draws our attention, "your father's here to pick you both up." She says. I get up first then help Addison down before we follow her out. As promised, Dad was waiting by the front door, looking as anxious as any zombie would be in Zombie Containment.

"Hey Pops." I greet. He sighs in relief and pulls me in for a quick hug, then doing the same to Addison. He grabs her wrist when he notices the Z-band and looks between us in concern.

"You both ok?" He asks us quietly. We just nod discreetly. "Let's get going then." He leans in slightly looking around at the corners of his eyes. "This place gives me the creeps." He jokes, making Addy laugh before we head out.

Addy leans against me from the middle seat of my dad's old truck the whole ride home.

"So what's the deal with you wearing a Z-band?" Dad asks.

"It's just a precaution for the baby. In case it has more zombie genes than human." I explain, kissing Addison's head affectionately when I'm done.

"Ah." Dad ponders. "And it, doesn't hurt you, does it?" He asks in slight worry. Addison shakes her head and lifts her arm to look at the cold metal band. I can already see the faint redness of her irritated skin peaking out from under it.

"It's definitely a weird feeling, but no, it doesn't hurt." She assures him. He hums his acknowledgment but obviously feels the same as me, he doesn't think it's good for Addison's body.

"It's only temporary. To keep Addy and the baby safe." I say, maybe more to myself than either of them. Either way, I tighten my arm around Addison's shoulders, completely unwilling to relinquish my hold on her for the rest of this hellish day.

"That's what's most important." Pops agrees. "You should call your parents and see about staying at our place tonight." He offers to Addison. I turn my head to hide my smile in her hair.

"That sounds great! Thank you Sir." Addy thanks him politely.

"Please Addison, saying Sir makes me sound so old!" He jokingly scolds. She laughs.

"Right, sorry Pops." She teased. "I need to get used to using it if that's what the little one is gonna call you." I notice how my dad's face lights up but he tries to act nonchalant.

"He or she can call me whatever they want!" He said. Both Addy and I laugh before she pulls out her phone to call her parents.

"Hello?" Mayor Missy answered. My zombie hearing letting me hear both ends of the conversation.

"Hey Mom." Addy greeted.

"Hi Honey! Are you out with Zed? We thought you'd be home by now." Her mom asked happily.

"Yeah, I'm with Zed. He actually had a doctor's visit pop up and I was asked to be present." She explained, adding an eye roll at the end for good measure. There was a short pause on the line and Addy thought she'd lost connection.

"Zed's doctor wanted to see you?" Missy asked for clarity.

"Well, yeah. I guess my doctor contacted Zed's doctor 'cause she's not super confident in her 'zombie medicine' or whatever." Another long pause.

"Addison, are you alright?" It was her father this time.

"Dad? Yeah! I'm fine, really! My baby doctor just wanted a second opinion from Zed's doctor to be on the safe side. It's not that big of a deal." Addy tried to settle their worries.

"Zombie Containment isn't safe for a you in the first place. Let alone in your condition now." He stated firmly. I feel a wave of anger wash over me from head-to-toe and I know it's Addison.

"Zed was with me the entire time. I was completely safe." She countered.

"Did they give Zed a Z-band check? Did they allow you to stay in the room with him? That's against protocol on so many levels!" Dale demanded, knowing the answers and trying to make a point. Zombies in Zombie Containment are not safe. The anger I felt flares in my chest.

"Zed and the doctors have the utmost concern for my safety in mind at all times! We have decided to let Dr. Reid assist Dr. Carter with our pregnancy to make sure the baby is safe! That includes my new Z-band as precaution!" She yelled. Her parents were obviously take aback by her outburst as they were completely silent.

My dad just kept his eyes on the road to not be intrusive in her conversation, growing more antsy as we got closer and closer to home. I rubbed Addy's shoulder comfortingly and she took a deep breath that vaguely calmed her raging nerves.

"I'm staying at Zed's tonight so don't wait up for me. I'll talk to you guys in the morning." She said much calmer before ending the call. She plops back against me with a huff. I kiss her head again.

"It's ok Addy. Everyone's just worried about you." I assure her gently.

"But I'm not a fragile little doll! Even if I didn't have you, I can handle myself just fine!" She whines back. I soften.

"Unsolicited advice comes with a baby, especially since we're young. Just take it with a grain of salt baby." I tell her with a little nuzzle of my nose to her cheek. She can't stop the smile that tugged the corners of her lips and we both end up giggling and cuddling till we got back to my house.