Returning To My Rejected Mate
Chapter 38 - Returning to my rejected mate

Shay's Point of View

After spending hours at the spa we finally head to the mall to get some food and to shop. "Finally! I'm starving!"

Megan exclaims, very dramatically, as she flops down on the chair.

Amy and I both frown at her.

"You're the one that didn't want to leave. And that kept telling us their snacks were enough and that we didn't need more food."

I say with as raised brow.

A waiter approaches our table and hand out menus, I look up at him and smile, thanking him

before starting to read through the menu, and ordering something to drink.

"Well it was enough then. I'm eating for two. I get hungry very easily. It's not my fault."

Megan says rubbing her stomach. Amy laughs at her and I just shake my head.

"Just order your food so we can feed that poor baby."

The waiter comes back over to our table, brining our drinks. We thank him again and place our orders.

"I didn't even realize how much I needed that. We should do it again sometime."

Amy and Megan both nod.

"Definitely, I couldn't keep my eyes open during the massage. I don't think I've ever been that relaxed."

Amy says and Megan nods again.

"I agree. That massage was great and I love my nails. Now we just need some food and some shopping and the day will be perfect."

"Well we're definitely off to a good start."

I say drinking my milkshake.

"So... I know we said no boys.. But are you really going to leave tomorrow?"

Amy asks taking a sip from her milkshake.

I frown and nod.

"Yes. I am."

"Are you sure you want to do this Shay?"

I look at Megan and nod.

"Yes.. I can't be around her. And I don't think Zane is going to do anything about her."

"Maybe after your fight he'll realize he has to so something about her?"

Amy says and I shake my head.

"Yeah, no.. I don't think so. If he wanted to do something he would've already done so. Without having to fight about it."

"What would he have to do to make you stay?"

I sigh.

"I don't know.. I want Lisa to be put in her place and if she steps out of line again I want her

thrown out. I also want an apology. A real, public apology. From Lisa. And I want an apology from

Zane and his father. They were wrong."

"So.. If all of that were to happen you'd stay?"

I frown thinking about her answer and shake my head.

"No.. But then I'd at least think about coming back. And giving it another shot. I think maybe

some distance would put things in perspective for us."

"So you're not rejecting him?"

I shake my head.

"No, not yet. He is the father of my child and my mate. And eventhough he's an ass and currently

I don't particularly like him all that much I still want to be with him.. Is that crazy?"

Amy sighs and gives me a smile.

"Kind of yes.. But that's the mate bond for you. It doesn't make sense and makes you crazy sometimes."

Megan nods.

"Maybe you are right, Shay. Maybe some distance will help him wake up. I'll miss you though."

I smile and shake my head.

"We'll still see each other all the time."

"I know but still."

The waiter brings over our food and we thank him.

Suddenly Amy's stomach rumbles and she blushes, making us laugh.

"Sorry, I didn't even realize how hungry I was when we came here."

"Well then hungry ladies, dig in. The sooner we finish the sooner we can go do some shopping."

They both nod before starting to eat.

"Would you mind if we head to Babies R Us too? I just want to check out a few things for the baby."

Amy squeals and shakes her head.

"Of course not. This is so exciting. What are we getting today?"

"I'm not sure. Definitely a cot and what ever else you think is necessary."

I nod and smile.

"That definitely souns like fun. Decorating the nursery for the first time is so exciting. Are you doing to do a specific theme or color?"

"It is. Well I was just thinking wild animals and gender neutral colors. Maybe grey and green?" I nod again.

"That sounds good. I did the same. Gender neutral colors make this so much easier. But even after I found out his gender I stuck to my plan. I don't understand why when after people replace out the gender they change the entire room blue or pink."

"Yeah, me neither. Just stay with the gender neutral colors. I'm doing the same with clothes." I nod again.

"That's good. Are you girls done eating?"

Both Amy and Megan nod at me and I stand.

"Okay, good. I'm going to go pay at the counter and then we can head over to Babies R Us."

I head over to the counter and pay our bill. As I am making my way back over to Amy and Megan someone bumps into me.

I lose my balance but two strong arms wrap around me, steadying me.

I look up into a very handsome face and I blush a little.

I step away pulling at my clothes.

"Thank you, and I'm sorry. I didn't see you there."

Mr. Handsome gives me a big smile, revealing the dimple in his right cheek.

"Don't worry about it. I got to hold a beautiful woman in my arms, even if it was for just a second."

I laugh and shake my head.

"Well thank you for not letting me fall on my ass."

"You're very welcome. I'm Ethan."

He says holding his hand out to me.I shake it and blush when he doesn't let go of my hand

immediately.

"I'm Shay. Are you new around here? I don't think I've ever seen you around?"

I say looking at him, I can smell he's a werewolf but the smell isn't familiar to me.

He smiles and nods.

"I am. Moved here from a few towns over about 2 months ago. So I don't really knwo anyone yet. Are you from around here?"

I nod.

"Yes. I grew up here. My pack is about a town over. Are you from a nearby pack?"

His smile falters for a second before he shakes his head.

"No, I'm a lone wolf. I came here for my mate, but it didn't work out."

I frown at him.

"That's too bad. I'm sorry."

He shakes his head.

"No, it it better this way. She's inlove sith someone else. I don't want someone with me, always

wondering if they are actually thinking about the other person."

He says with a shrug and I nod.

"I get it. But still. I'm sorry. It stings losing a mate."

"Do you have a mate?"

I laugh.

"That is a very, very complicated question Ethan. One that would take time to explain."

"Well, then how about I stick you for a coffee and you can tell me all about it?"

I look at him about to say no when I think about my situation. Maybe it wouldn't be the worst thing to try to move on..

"A coffe sounds great. But unfortunately I'm here with my friends, and we still have a full day of shopping ahead of us."

I say motioning over to Amy and Shay. He looks in their direction and flashes them a smile and a

quick wave before looking at me again.

"Well that's to bad. Maybe another time."

"Definitely."

I take a piece of paper of the counter and write my number on it, handing it to him.

"Text me, or call me whenever you want to go get that coffee."

I say with a smile and he returns it with one of his own dimpled ones.

"Oh. I'll definitely give you a call. It was nice meeting you Shay."

"You too. I'll see you around."

I give him a small wave and head back over to the girls.

I turn around and give him one last smile before we leave the food court.

He waves back.

I didn't expect to meet someone today, but maybe this could turn out to be a good thing.