Zane's Point of view
I stare after Shay with a frown.
I know we still need to talk, but it bothers me her asking them not to call her Luna.
I hear someone snicker behind me and I turn around and frown at Ryan.
"What's so funny?"
"Shay putting you in your place. You still need to apologize and grovel."
I sigh and run my hand through my hair.
"Yes.. I know.. I just don't like her telling them she might not be the luna."
Ryan shrugs.
"It could have been worse. At least she hasn't rejected you yet."
"True.. Maybe there's still hope."
Ryan opens his mouth to reply but closes it and frowns.
"2 o'clock. Good luck he looks pissed."
He says motioning with his head and I turn to see my father marching over to us.
"I'll see you later?"
I nod at him and Ryan rushes off before my father reaches me.
"What the hell have you done?"
"Hello dad. I'm not sure I know what you mean?"
I say crossing my arms over my chest and raising an eyebrow questioningly.
He frowns at me.
"Don't act stupid. You allowed Shay to attack Lisa? She attacked a pack member and you just let it happen. She isn't even part of our pack."
"Who told you about what happened?"
I hold up my hand to stop him before he can answer, shaking my head.
"Nevermind, stupid question. Of course Lisa ran to you."
He frowns again crossing his arms over his chest.
"It doesn't matter who told me. But yes. Lisa mindlinked me about the attack. It still doesn't change the fact that you allowed a none pack member to attack one of our own. She had no right to do that."
"Shay is the future Luna of this pack. She has every right to deal with Lisa the way she seems fit. Did you even bother to find out what happened before you came storming over?"
"Well Lisa said.."
"I don't care what she said. I asked if you bothered to find out what happened? From anyone else?"
He frowns again but shakes his head.
"Then please, let me enlighten you. Lisa and Zayde had an encounter this morning at breakfast. She waited until he was alone, bumped into him and told him to watch where he's going, that he's just like his mother, always getting in her way. Then she told him he's just a little bastard and there's no place for him here. She told him that I didn't really want him and Shay here and told him they should just leave. And then she pushed him. Now explain to me why Shay had no right to go after Lisa?"
My father frowns.
"Lisa didn't say anything about that. How sure are you this really happened? Who told you about it?"
"100%, there is no doubt in my mind that this happened. Zayde told me.."
"Well maybe Shay.."
I stop him, shaking my head.
"Shay had absolutely nothing to do with it. Jason and two omegas coraberated what Zayde said. Jake spoke to both omegas. Lisa went after our son. I did my due diligenceto find out what really happened before I acted. "
My father frowns shaking his head.
"I'll talk to Lisa about Zayde, maybe yhey just misunderstood. But nonetheless why did Shay have to attack her? Why didn't you handle it? Why did you let Shay, who has it out for Lisa, go after her?"
"Again. You should really find out what happened before you try to start a fight. Shay didn't attack Lisa. She joined the training and whooped Lisa's ass. You can ask the warriors. She didn't do anything wrong. And even if she did attack her, Lisa deserved it."
"I know Lisa shouldn't have gone after Zayde, but to have her publicly humiliated by Shay.. What were you thinking? You could have handled it better."
"Stop! She went after your grandson! And you are still taking her side. She is the one that is in the wrong. Shay defended herself and our son. Honestly I don't know why you can't see what a snake Lisa is. Do you seriously hate Shay that much that you can justify Lisa attacking your grandson? What the hell is wrong with you?"
"I'm not justify it. I'm just saying that you should have handled this on your own. In private."
"I'm not going to apologize for what happened. Lisa deserved what Shay did. Now everyone else knows not to mess with my family, and they have been informed about Lisa's rumors. You can tell Lisa I expect a formal, public apology as soon as possible to both Shay and my son."
I say and turn to walk away, but I turn back to my father.
"Oh, and by the way.. I expect your apology as well."
"Excuse me?"
My father says with a scowl on his face.
"You heard me. I expect you to apologize to Shay as well."
"I don't have to apologize to her for anything."
"Actually, yes, you do."
"I'm not humiliating myself by publicly apologizing to her."
"It wasn't a request dad. You will apologize to my mate for the way you've been acting."
I don't wait for his answer as I turn around and walk to the packhouse.
As I enter the packhouse my mother approached me.
"Is everything okay?"
She asks with a frown while hugging me.
I sigh and hug her back.
"Just a run in with dad."
She pulls away.
"Oh no, what happened now?"
I sigh again and quickly explain what has happened.
She frowns, shaking her head.
"Are you serious? I can't believe he still defended her. I'll talk to him. Shay will get her apology."
She says and turns to walk away but she turns back to me, putting a hand on my chest.
"I'm proud of you for finally standing up for your mate. And up to your father. Shay is your mate, your luna. She should know she'll always come first in your life. Along with your children. Make sure she knows you'll be there for her. Today was a good start, now just keep building on it and make sure your luna doesn't leave you."
She gives me a small smile and kisses my cheek before she walk away.
I stare after her for a while, thinking about what she said before I sniff out my family.
I follow their smell all the way up to our floor, and I hear their voices coming from the entertainment room. I stop outside the door, just listening to them.
"Are you sure you are okay?"
I hear Shay ask and Zayde sighs.
"Yes mommy. I've already told you. I am okay, she didn't hurt me."
"As long as you're sure, baby. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Some people are just bad and very mean on the inside. But enough about her. How was your day with your daddy?"
I listen to Zayde telling her about our morning and I smile at the excitement in his voice.
"Four wheelers huh?"
"It was daddy's idea. I told him you wouldn't like it."
"Hmmm, I think I should have a little chat with him about that. But it sounds like you had a good day baby."
"I did.. I like it here. With daddy."
"Yes, I know baby."
It gets quiet for a moment and I go to enter the room but I stop when Zayde speaks again.
"Mommy... Are you still going to leave tomorrow?"
I hold my breath, nervously waiting for Shay to answer.
"Yes baby, I'm still going to leave."
My heart sinks a little hearing that.
"But why?"
I hear her sigh.
"There are a lot of reasons Zayde. I want to go check on your grandma. Grandpa is still in the hospital and Aunty Ashley says grandma isn't doing so well. And mommy just really needs some time away from you dad and grandfather."
"I don't think grandpa likes us very much."
"I'm sure he likes you baby. He just doesn't like mommy."
"He doesn't really spend time with me.."
I hear the sadness in my son's voice and I frown. I turn and head down the stairs again.
Shay and Zayde can enjoy their alone time. I'll talk to both of them later. First I need to find my parents.
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Shay's Point of View
"He doesn't really spend time with me.."
I hear the sadness in my son's voice when he talks about Zane's father and I frown. I pull him closer to me and kiss his head.
"I'm sure he'll play with you if you ask him baby. I promise you, your grandpa loves you."
I look up at the door and frown. I could've sworn I smelled Zane, but there's no one there. I shrug and turn my attention back to my son.
It isn't quiet between us for long before Zayde speaks again.
"I don't really want to leave.. But I'll come with you."
"You really don't have to baby, you can stay of you want."
"No, I'll go with you."
"Only if you're 100% sure?"
"I'm sure.. I'll miss daddy.. And grandma.. And Jason.."
Zayde frowns.
"I'll miss everyone."
He says with a sad pout and I give him a small smile.
"I know baby. You can come visit them anytime, or they can come to you."
"Really?"
I nod my head.
"Really. I promise."
"Are we coming back?"
I sigh.
"At some point.. Yes."
"Are we going to come stary with daddy then?"
He asks excitedly and I sigh again, running my fingers through my hair.
"I don't know yet baby, we'll see. There's still some stuff that needs to be dealt with before we can come life with him."
Zayde sighs but nods.
"Okay.. I hope it's soon so we can live here with him."
Zayde says playing with his blocks, I just ruffle his hair. Not replying as I don't know what to say to him.
I wish things were that simple.
I sigh and stand up, holding my hand out to Zayde.
"Come on, let's go find aunt Amy and Jason."
Zayde nods his head vigorously and jumps up grabbing my hand.
"Okay. Can we go see daddy too?"
I just smile at him and nod my head as we head downstairs in search of them.
"Sure, if you want."
He nods at me and I nod back.
I know I have to speak to him before I leave.. I really think it's for the best. Us taking a break and some time apart.. But a part of me wants him to beg me to stay.. And I know if he does.. That part will listen..
I sigh.. I guess we'll see what happens when I talk to him later.