Returning To My Rejected Mate

Shay's Point of View

Zayde picked out a few sweets and some chips while Diana and I make a few sandwiches.

"I know you've only been here a day, but what do you think of the people so far?"

"Well so far everyone has been really nice and welcoming.."

I stop midsentence, hesitating, thinking back to my encounter with the girl in the kitchen.

Diana looks at me worriedly.

"Dear? Are you okay?"

I give her a small smile.

"Yes sorry. I'm good."

"But?"

I sigh..

"Well we had an encounter with the girl Zane cheated on me with."

Diana frowns, putting down her knife.

"With Lisa? What happened?"

I sigh.

"Well nothing really. We just ran into her yesterday. She bumped into me, sneered at me, telling

me to watch where I'm going and then just pushed past me. I just didn't really expect to see her. And she sure wasn't happy to see me."

Diana nods.

"Yes, well that I believe. She was pretty set on being Luna. You being here makes that impossible. Are you okay?"

I shrug.

"I guess. It shook me a little seeing her. I didn't even think about her being here still."

Diana nods.

"I get that. I'm sorry you had to see her."

"See who?"

Amy asks as she and Jason enter the kitchen.

"Lisa."

Diana answers, returning to cutting the sandwiches.

Amy looks at me with wide eyes.

"Really? What happened?"

"Nothing much."

I fill her in on our little encounter and Amy frowns.

"I thought you were aware of the fact she's still here. Men are stupid."

She says shaking her head and Diana nods laughing.

"That they are. That's why they need us."

Amy and I nod at her, packing away the sandwiches she hands us. Soon we're on our way to the park.

"So what are you going to do about her?"

I sigh.

"I don't really know. As long as she stays away from us, nothing I guess, but looking at her yesterday I don't think she's going to do that. She still wants him."

Amy nods.

"Yes, I think everyone knows that. But don't worry me and Megan will help you keep an eye on her."

I smile at her in appreciation.

"Thank you."

"Of course, we have to help our luna keep her family safe. But for now, let's play with our boys and enjoy our picnic, we can worry about her later."

I smile and nod at Amy joining Diana and the boys, who have already set down the blanket and picnic basket.

2 hours later

We were still playing tag with the boys when Amy stopped and motioned for us to wait, before her eyes glazed over.

After the mindlink she turned to me and smiled.

"Ryan says their almost done for the day. We can start to head back to the packhouse."

"Is daddy finally done?"

Zayde asks, looking up at me and I smile at him.

"Almost. We can quickly gather everything and start to make our way back. I'm sure by the time we get there they will be done."

Amy nods at my words and the boys cheer excitedly before they help us pick everything up so we can be on our way.

As soon as we enter the packhouse I see Zane; Ryan and Jake walking down the stairs talking. Zayde and Jason both squeal rushes over to their father's.

Zane scoops Zayde up quickly and hugs him tightly, while Zayde wraps his arms around his dad's neck.

"I missed you daddy."

"I missed you to buddy."

"Is your work done now?"

Zane nods.

"For today, yes, but I will have to work more days this week. I'm sorry."

Zayde smiles.

"It's okay daddy. I know you have important work to do. Can I help?"

"If it's okay with your mom, you can spend tomorrow with me and help me in the office and then

at training?"

Both pairs of molten eyes turn to me and I smile at them, nodding.

"Sure, if you want to. He can be a handfull, and Zayde, you know office work can get boring."

They look at each other and shrug.

"We'll be okay right buddy?"

Zayde nods and Zane looks at me again.

"See, we'll be okay. You can have the day for yourself tomorrow."

"Ooh that sounds amazing. How about you take Jason as well, then you boys can look after the

kids and me; Meg and Shay can have a girl's day out?"

Amy says, looking at Ryan excitedly. He nods at her and smiles.

"That actually sounds like a good idea. It could be fun?"

He says looking at Zane who nods and then he looks back at Amy.

"Okay, it's settled. We'll take the boys and you girls can do something."

"Great, I'll tell Megan, and we can decide on what and a time later?" She says looking at me and I nod.

"Sounds good."

Amy nods, taking Ryan's hand and leading her mate and son up the stairs.

"Good, we'll see you guys later."

Zane turns to me and smiles, I give him a smile back.

"So are you two ready to start our tour of the pack?"

"Almost, we just need to run to the bathroom quickly and then we can leave."

Zane nods, handing me our son and Zayde and I head to the bathroom to do our thing.

A few minutes later we make our way back, Zane stands from the chair and smiles. "Ready?"

"Ready!"

Zayde sing-songs nodding his head.

"Great, let's go. I thought I'd show you the training area; the school; and where the shops are.

And then maybe we can go for ice cream?"

"Ice cream!! Can we do that first??"

Zayde asks excitedly but Zane shakes his head.

"No, the ice cream is for the end of our tour. So behave, or no ice cream."

Zane warns and Zayde frowns but nods.

"Fine, but I want two scoops."

Zane nods, picking him up.

"Sure, if you behave to can have two scoops with sprinkles."

Zayde looks at me with big eyes.

"Really mommy?"

I smile and nod.

"Sure, if you behave you can get two scoops and sprinkles. But if you have to be reprimanded

even once, no ice cream okay?"

I ask arching my brow and Zayde nods vigorously.

"I promise, I'll be good."

Zane looks at me, shaking his head with a smile.

He takes my hand and we make our way over to the training grounds first.

"What is this place?"

Zayde asks curiously watching some of the warriors sparring.

"This is our outdoor arena were the pack trains."

Zayde frowns again.

"What are they training for?"

"Well they are working on their fighting skills."

"For when we get attacked?"

Zane hesitate, looking at me and I nod.

"Yes, for when we get attacked. We have to make sure everyone is in their top form, so they don't

get hurt."

Zayde nods.

"Can I train too?"

Zane and I both look at Zayde and I frown.

"I don't think so baby."

"I'm not a baby."

Zayde says, folding his arms over his chest.

"No, of course your not. Your mom just means your her son, her baby. Not that you are a baby

okay."

I nod at Zane's words.

"But why can't I train?"

"I think your just still a little to young for training."

I say looking at Zane, waiting for him to agree with me but I see him hesitate and I lift my brow. "What? You don't agree with me?"

"No, I don't. My dad started training us at five. Nothing to heavy, but just some basic skills. He is

the future Alpha. He needs to learn to protect himself atleast."

"Please mommy?"

I frown looking at them both.

"Fine, you can start training with your dad tomorrow. But nothing to serious."

I warn, looking at Zane and they both beam at me.

"I promise. He'll be safe."

I nod.

"Can we dtay here and watch them fight for a while?"

Zayde asks looking up at his father and Zane nods with a smile.

"Sure. We can watch them for a while."

As we sit down on a bench to watch the warriors I turn to look at my mate and son.

My heart clenches a little, looking at Zayde. He's growing up so fast. And now being here, he'll

only grow up even more, learning to be an Alpha.. I sigh and Zane looks at me with a frown.

"Are you okay?"

I give him a small smile and nod.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about how quickly he's growing up."

Zane squeezes my hand.

"He'll be fine Shay. He was born to be an Alpha."

"I know. But it's still hard hearing my little baby wants to start his training. You know, this morning he told be one day he'll be a good alpha and protect his pack. Just like daddy." Zane looks down at our son with a smile of pride.

"I'm sure he'll be a great Alpha."

I smile and nod.

"He definitely will."

"Oh mommy! Look what they're doing!"

Zayde squeals excitedly, pulling our attention back to the warriors fighting.

I look into his excited eyes and ruffle his hair.

"I see baby. One day you'll learn to do that to."

He nods, looking at them again.

"I can't wait until I'm big enough."

I just give him a small smile, kissing his head before leaning against Zane, and watching the

warriors train.