Chapter 5
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Shay's Point of View
"You have a son?"
I see the frown on Jake's face.
I give Megan a quick look and swallow nervously before I give him a small smile.
"Yes, I have a son."
"How do I not know about this? I didn't even know you were seeing someone?"
He says, turning to face Megan with a frown.
She smiles at him nervously and shrugs.
"I don't know. I'm sure I must have mentioned it at some point. Maybe you just forgot."
"Yes.. Maybe..."
He mubbles in thought.
"So anyway, I was wondering... Would you design my wedding dress?"
Megan ask, changing the subject.
I give her a thankful smile and nod my head.
"Of course! I would love too! I already started imaging it as soon as you mentioned you are getting married. I'm thinking the same concept as your union dress but this time a little more lace, with more detail around your chest and a-line, just to take attention away from your midsection. "
Megan nods excitedly.
"Yes! Definitely. I can't wait!"
She looks at Jake again, conversing through mindlink before she smiles at me nervously.
"Also... I was wondering if you'd be my maid of honor?"
She looks at me, pleadingly.
"Meg.. I don't know."
I bite my lip.
"Please, Shay. You already missed our union. I need my best friend at my wedding. I know it's hard for you. But it's been five years."
I did feel bad about missing her union and I really wanted to be at her wedding. But was I ready to see him?
I sigh loudly.
"I'll think about it Megan. But I'm not making any promises."
She smiles happily and nods.
"Yes, thank you! That's all I wanted. I just need you to be open to thinking about it. I got to go now sweetie, we're heading out for dinner."
I smile at them and wave.
"Bye guys. Enjoy."
After we end the call I walk back over to the living room where Zayde was still on call with my parents.
My mom looks at me questioningly.
"Zayde says, Megan is going to have a baby?"
I sigh and nod.
"Yes but you can't tell anyone, they haven't told anyone else."
She smiles.
"Of course not! Wow, that's great! I'm so happy for them."
I smile.
"Me too. She asked me to design her dress again.. And too be her maid of honor."
I see my parents frown.
"What did you say?"
"I said I'd think about it.. I already missed her union. I really don't want to miss her wedding as well."
"Are you ready too see him sweetheart?"
My mom asks worriedly, and my dad nods.
"Yes, because he is going to be there. He is Jake's best friend and Alpha."
"Yes, I know he'll be there. That is why I didn't say yes. I don't know if I'm ready."
I shrug.
"Well, it has been five years. Maybe it's time to face your fears."
I smile at my dad.
"Yeah, maybe.. We'll see."
I say, shrugging again.
We talk for a while longer before saying good bye.
I give Zayde dinner, put him through the tub and into bed, all the while wondering, am I ready to face Zane?
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I wake up to the insistent buzzing of my phone. I frown as I look at the alarm clock while I reach for the phone on the nightstand.
Three am. Who would be call at this time of the morning?
I pick up the phone, squinting my eyes at the bright light, trying to focus on the name. As soon as I see Dan's name it's as if my entire body goes cold. He'd never phone me at this time if something wasn't wrong.
I quickly press answer.
"Dan? What happened?"
I ask with a shaky voice.
"Shay.. We've been attacked."
I gasp clasping my hand over my mouth.
"Is everyone okay?"
I hear him sigh.
"We lost a few warriors, but Shay..."
I hear the hesitation in his voice and unease starts to crawl over my skin..
I frown.
"Dan, what is going on?"
"It's dad. He was hurt pretty badly. He's unconscious in the hospital."
I hear his voice break and a sob rips out of me.
"Oh god. Okay, give me a day. I just need to get everything sorted here. I'll see you soon."
As soon as we hung up I phone my store manager. Telling her that I will be heading home for a while for a family emergency. She gives me her condolences and assures me that everything will be fine, and that she will handle all of my appointments. Even before I can ask, she offers to call and make arrangements for our flight. I thank her and ask her to make arrangements for three people before I hang up.
Next, I phone my next door neighbor and friend, Ashley.
She answersafter the second ring.
"Okay, I know something is wrong when you phone this early. So, what's up? Is something wrong with Zayde?"
Ashley ask, her voice filled with concern.
"Zayde is fine. My pack was attacked tonight, and my dad is pretty hurt. I have to head home. Could you maybe come with us? You know, just to help with Zayde, he hasn't been in a pack since he was a baby and he doesn't really know anyone back there."
"Yes, of course. I'll just pack. Have you booked a flight, or do you need me to?"
"My store manager is handling that. I'll let you know as soon as she calls back with the flight details. I still have to pack as well."
"Okay, I'll call Jade and just ask her to keep an eye on our places while were gone."
She says referring to the landlord.
"Thanks Ash. Just come over when you're done yeah?"
"Yeah of course. I'll see you in a bit."
She says before hanging up.
I met Ashley that summer right after high school, she was from the same pack as my aunt and we hit it off immediately. Me, her and Megan became fast friends and I don't know what I would do without the two of them.
Half an hour later Ashley and I are having coffee. My assistant got us a flight at nine, so we still had some time to kill.
"How are you feeling?"
Ashley asks taking a sip of her coffee and I sigh, running a hand through my hair.
"Honestly, terrible. I keep thinking what if he doesn't get better? I could've gone on that vacation with them, spend some more time with him, let Zayde spend some more time with him. But I choseto stay here and work."
I shake my head, taking a sip of my coffee.
She puts her hand over mine on the table, squeezing it softly.
"Don't think like that. Your dad will be fine, okay? And all of you will have a lot of time to spend together still. Your dad is a strong man."
"I know.. Thank you.. I don't know how to explain any of this to Zayde though. He loves his grandpa and doesn't really understand pack life yet."
"It's okay, we'll think of something. We still have some time. Did you tell Megan we are coming?"
I nod.
"Yes, she said she'd come pick us up at the airport. So, that's sorted."
Ashley nods.
"Okay good. So.."
I shake my head and stop her before she gets to finish her sentence.
"No, I am still not telling him. And if I can help it, I won't run into him at all this entire trip."
She sighs and just nods at me before picking up our cups to go make more coffee.
She quickly fills our cups and comes back over, handing me my cup before she sits down again. I thank her and we continue drinking our coffee in silence, both of us lost in thought.
After five year I am finally going home, I just really hope the Moon Goddess is on my side and prevents us from running into my ex-mate.
I sigh internally, well, here's to hoping.
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