Shay's Point of View
"What was that?"
Megan asks as soon as I reach them.
"What was what?"
"Don't play numb. You know she's talking about the guy at the counter."
Amy says clicking her tongue at me.
"It was nothing. He just saved me from falling on my ass."
"It didn't look like just that to me."
Megan says wiggling her eyebrows at me.
"Okay, there may have been some flirting.. and I gave him my number, he asked me to have coffee with him.."
Megan squeals but Amy frowns at me.
"Are you sure that's a good idea?"
"Why wouldn't it be?"
"Maybe because your still not sure what you want to do about Zane. Do you really want to get into something new?"
"It's just coffee."
Megan says with a frown.
"Coffee is never just coffee. I'm just saying that maybe you need to figure out what you and Zane are before you get involved with someone else."
I frown.
"I know you are right. But still.. I want to have coffee with an attractive guy, that asked me out. It makes me feel a little better about myself and the situation."
"Zane is not going to like it.."
I shrug.
"It has nothing to with him."
"Well.. Technically he is still your mate. So it doen.."
Megan adds and I frown at her.
"I get it guys. I know I need to talk to Zane, there is still a few things unresolved between us. But if Ethan calls I'm still going to go have coffee with him, I've already agreed to it."
Amy shrugs.
"If that's what you want. It is your decision of course."
I decide to change the subject as we enter Babies R Us.
"So Megan, where do you want to start first? Do you want to go look at the cots first? Or the strollers and car seats?"
"Let's start at the cots first."
I nod.
"And what exactly are you looking for?"
"Preferably something wood. But I guess it depends on what catches my attention. "
"Okay, great. Let's do this."
I smile at Megan and both she and Amy returns my smile nodding as we head into shop.
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Zane's Point of View
Somewhere along the way the boys got tired as we took them around the territory. So we decided to call it a day and head back, promising them we'll take them out again.
After putting Zayde to bed I made my way to my office where both Ryan and Jake were waiting.
"Is Jason asleep?"
Ryand nods, smiling.
"Out like a light and Zayde?"
"Same, but I had to promise him we'll go again a few time before he eventually fell asleep."
I smile shaking my head and sitting down.
I look up at Jake.
"So, have you been able to find out anything about this mornings incident?"
I ask referring to Zayde's run in with Lisa.
Jake nods his head.
"Two of the omegas putting out breakfast overheard them. Tanya says she asked Lisa what was wrong with her and told her that she should leave him alone, that he's only a boy. And Lisa told her to mind her own business and to remember her place, because once she becomes luna she won't tolerate disrespect like that."
I frown and shake my head.
"Seriously, there's something wrong with this woman. No matter how many times I say it's not happening she keeps telling people she's going to be luna."
"What do you want to do about the incident?"
"I'm going to wait for Shay to return, tell her what happened and then we can decide together how we want to handle this. One of you, mindlink me as soon as the girl's get back. And please tell Shay I want to speak with her."
Jake and Ryan both nod at me before getting up and heading out to go tend to their different responsibilities.
As soon as they leave I sigh and run my hand down my face. I don't know why I didn't realize it before but Lisa is a real problem. Telling people she's going to be luna. Being rude to pack members..
I link my mother and ask her to keep an eye on Zayde, and to keep him busy once he wakes up.
I look at the emails on my laptop and sigh before I start to work through them.
About two hours later Ryan's voice pops into my head.
'The girls are back. Want me to send Shay up?'
'Yes, please.'
'What should I tell her?'
'The truth.. Tell her I need to talk to her about an incident involving Lisa and Zayde.'
It isn't long before I hear hurried footsteps and Shay burst into my office.
"What the hell did that bitch do to Zayde?"
I stare at Shay, standing with her hands on her hips, tapping her foot impatiently. Her cheeks a little flush and I can't help but give a little smile.
"What's so funny?"
"Just thinking. You're really pretty when you're pissed."
The color on her cheeks deepen but she rolls her eyes.
"Seriously Zane? Not the time. What did Lisa do?"
She asks impatiently and I sigh, standing up and walking around the table until I'm infront of her.
I rest back against my desk, crossing my legs at my ankles and resting my hands next me on the desk.
"Zayde brought it to my attention that he had a little run in with Lisa this morning.
This morning at breakfast she told him to watch where he was going, and that he was just like his mother, always in her way. And then she said he's just a little bastard and that there's no place for him here. She also told him that I don't really want you and him here and that both of you should just leave. She also pushed him."
I swear I can see steam coming out of Shay's ears.
"She called him a bastard? And she pushed him?"
I nod.
"Yes, Jason and two omegas confirmed the encounter."
"What have you done about it?"
"Well I haven't exactly done anything about it.."
I start but Shay scoffs and interrupts me, throwing her hands up in the air.
"Of course you haven't.."
I frown and hold up my hand, stopping her from continuing.
"I wasn't finished. As I said, I haven't done anything yet. I wanted your input, how do you want to handle this? This is your decision."
"My decision?"
I nod.
"Yes. To deal with anyway you see fit."
Shay frowns.
"If it were up to me I'd want to beat her senseless and put her in her place."
I look at my watch.
"Well.. It is 4'o clock.. She is currently at training."
Shay narrows her eyes at me.
"What are you saying?"
"Nothing. I'm just pointing out that training is currently on going.. Maybe you'd want to join."
I say and shrug. Shay stares at me, raising her eyebrow.
"What about the way that would look?"
"You were right yesterday, Shay. I should've defended you infront of my father and those that took Lisa's side. Today she went after our son. That is unacceptable and she needs to answer for that. And I feel it is completely in your prerogative to decide how you want to deal with her."
"And you'd stand with me? Even if I were to beat her?"
I nod.
"Absolutely. But in a controlled situation."
"Hence the training?"
Shay asks and I nod.
She stares at me and then nods.
"Fine. Let's go."
She turns and leaves my office just as fast as she came.
I shake my head and follow her out to the training grounds.
As we reach them, I see them getting paired into groups of two, and when the head warrior calls out Lisa's name Shay interjects.
"I want to be partnered with her."
I see the color drain from Lisa's face as she stares at the murderous look on Shay's face.
Anthony, the head warrior looks at me for approval and I nod.
"She is the rightfull furture luna. If she wants to join training let her."
Anthony nods.
"Lisa, you'll be partnered with future Luna Shay."
I see Shay give Lisa a smirk, one that sends a shiver down my spine.
"So you like to pick on little kids and push them? How about you give someone your own size a run?"