Returning To My Rejected Mate

Shay's Point of View

"This is why neither of you ever told me about him. I knew you didn't mention it." He said frowning at Megan.

Megan shrugged. "Jake. It wasn't my story to tell. She didn't want you to know."

He frowns at me.

"But he's his son! How could you not tell either of us?"

"Why would I tell him Jake? You were there. He rejected me after I found him making out with someone else. The very next morning after we discovered we were mates. You heard the things he said to me."

"I know but still.. You should have told him. And technically you were the one that wanted the rejection."

I glare at him feeling my anger rise. "Excuse me? I wanted to be rejected?"

"That's not what I said. But he didn't want to reject you. You told him to do it. He just did it out of spite."

I shake my head. "It doesn't matter. He still didn't want me, he still said those awful, hurtful things. And he still rejected me. I wasn't going to put my baby through that as well."

I turned from them and started walking to the playground.

"Shay we need to discuss this." Jake yells after me.

"WE don't need to discuss anything." I shook my head and kept on walking.

"You know I have to tell him now?"

I stopped and turned to look at him and shrugged.

"Do what you have to do. But feel free to tell him I didn't need him then, and I still don't need him now."

I turned back and continued walking to the playground.

My heart thumped out of control. I knew I wouldn't be able to hide it once we came back. And at least this confrontation was only with Jake. I wasn't ready for Zane. But I knew it won't be long

before he shows up. Especially now that Jake is going to tell him about Zayde.

I sigh to myself. What's gonna happen is gonna happen. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

As soon as I reach the playground I see Zayde running around and playing with some of the other pups. He looks up and smiles at me while waving. I smile and wave back before I go to sit next to Ashley.

She turns to me and smile.

"Are you okay?"

I smile at her and nod. "Yes I'm okay. I knew they'd figure it out as soon as we got here. You'll see, he is an exact copy of his father. So it was only a matter of time. Atleast I only had to deal with Jake today. But I know it won't be long until Zane makes his appearance."

"Is Jake going to tell him?"

I shrug. "Jake probably already told him I had a son after our previous phone call, but he'll tell him Zayde is his as soon as he gets back to his pack. He has to, Zayde is the rightfull heir to their pack and he's loyal to his alpha."

"And your okay with that?"

"It is what it is. I knew what was going to happen when I came back. I really just hope Zane gives

me a day or two before he shows up. But enough about me, are you sure you are okay? You still look uneasy."

Ashley frowns as she looks at the pups.

"I honestly don't know what's wrong with me. I just feel a little on edge. I'm sure it'll pass."

Before I can say anything I hear my name being called and turn around to see my mother approaching us.

I smile and stand to go meet her halfway.

"Hey momma. How are you?" I ask giving her a tight hug.

She gives me small smile, pulling away a little.

"Hallo my baby girl. I'm doing as well as I can."

"How's dad?"

She sighs.

"The doctor's say he is improving but they still don't know when he will wake up."

I give her another quick hug.

"I'm sure dad will be up soon. Where is Dan?"

"Oh yes, that's why I'm here. Dan is out tracking a lead, he'll be back soon. I have to show you to your rooms."

I nod and call Zayde over. As soon as he sees his Grandmother he comes rushing over and she bends to catch him.

"Grandma!" He yells as he wraps his arms around her neck and starts to kiss her face.

She laughs and hugs him tightly.

"Hallo my little one. I'm so happy you're here. Welcome home. Do you like it?"

Zayde smiles and nod. "Yes, it's big and there are so many friends to play with here."

She kisses his forehead and turns back to me with a smile before her eyes land on Ashley who gives her an awkward smile.

"Oh shoot, sorry.I forgot you guys haven't met yet. Mom this is Ashley, she's from Auntie

Monica's pack and a friend of mine. Ashley this is my mother, Sarah."

Ashley gives her a real smile and hold out her hand.

"It's really nice to meet you Luna."

My mother smiles at her shaking her hand.

"It's nice to meet you to dear. Please just call me Sarah. Well come on, follow me to your rooms. I

would've wanted you to come stay with us, but with your father in the hospital I've been staying here. But if you'd prefer you could stay at our house?"

I shake my head.

"No it's fine mom. This is good."

Ashley nods aswell and we follow my mom into the packhouse.

I see Ashley stiffen and smell the room with a frown.

I touch her arm. "What's wrong?"

She shakes her head. "I don't know but what is that smell?"

I look at my mother and both of us smell the air, but come up with nothing.

My mother shakes her head.

"I don't smell anything."

Ashley sighs and shake her head.

"Sorry, ignore me, I'm imaging things. Let's continue." She says with a small smile.

We continue to our rooms and my mother turns back to us with a smile while handing me Zayde.

"Well here we are. I'll give you guys some time to get settled and then I'll meet you downstairs in about an hour to go see your father?" My mother asks.

I nod and turn to Ashley, she smiles and nods before I even start to speak.

"Yes, I'll watch Zayde for you. Just knock when you want to leave. I think I am going to try and

take a quick nap."

I nod at her. "Thank you."

She nods back before she heads into her room.

I turn to my mother.

"I'll see you later yes? I'm just going to try and get this one down for a nap aswell."

My mother nods and smiles before she hugs me.

"I'm so glad you're home."

I smile back at her.

"Me too mom."

She bids me goodbye and I go into our room.

After Zayde falls asleep I walk over to the window and sigh in contentment when I look over the

pack.

I really am happy to be home.