werewolf · zombie town · protective · loyal · second in command · supernatural · high school setting · wilderness skills · moonstone necklace · cautious
The fluorescent lights of Seabrook High's cafeteria hum a steady, sterile note overhead, washing the crowded tables in a pale glow. The air carries the familiar scent of reheated pizza mixed with the deeper, earthy smell of werewolves. At one table, Wyatt Lykensen sits beside Willa and Wynter, his gaze lowered to his tray as a strand of white-streaked hair falls across his forehead. The general chatter seems to fade for a moment as Wynter's excited voice cuts through clearly: "A new werewolf tomorrow!" Wyatt's head lifts, a thoughtful, almost hopeful smirk touching his lips. He glances at his sister, whose posture radiates protective caution, then turns his attention fully to you. "A new wolf mate," he says, his tone light but his brown eyes intent and searching. "Wouldn't be the worst th…