Returning To My Rejected Mate
Chapter 61 - Returning to my rejected mate

Zane's Point of View

I let my wolf run as hard and as fast as he can, hoping we can out run the pain in my chest.

It keeps playing over and over in my mind. She's pregnant.. Shay is pregnant with our pup.. And because of this stupid fight we might never even be able to hear the pup's heartbeat.

My heart constrict thinking about it and the pain in my chest just intensifies.

I should've tried harder to talk her out of it. I should've dealt with my father.. Maybe then she wouldn't have felt she needed to prove something to him. If he didn't challenge her.. If he didn't have it out for her.. None of this would have happened. This is all his fault..

I don't know how long I've been running but I can feel my wolf getting tired, we slow down near the river and we drink some water before he gives me back control. I feel someone trying to reach me through the mindlink, and my heart starts to race in my chest. I shift back, and start looking for clothes while I open my mindlink, hoping it isn't bad news.

'Sorry I don't want to bother you. Your mother dropped Zayde of with me and Amy. She's on her way to the hospital now. We'll keep him with us for the night.'

Ryan says the moment my mindlink opens.

'Thank you. I'll stop by later to say goodnight to him.'

'Anytime man, you know that.'

He goes quiet and for a second I think he closed the mindlink but then he speaks again.

'How are you doing? Megan told Amy that Shay is pregnant.. How are they doing?"

'I feel lost Ryan.. This is partly my fault. I should've tried harder to talk her out of this. Now.. Because of this fight. They both are in critical condition. Shay needs a blood transfusion, Dan will supply the blood needed.. Lesley told me their first priority is to safe Shay, because if she dies, there is no hope for the baby.. But even if she pulls through.. They are not sure if the baby will survive this.'

I try to swallow the lump in my throat and I feel the tears prick my eyes.

'No. Don't even go there. This is not your fault Zane, so put it out of your head. If anyone is to blame here it is your father okay? Not you. Shit man.. I don't even know what to say.. Is there anything we can do?'

'You're already doing it by looking after Zayde.'

'I'll let you get back to your mate. Let me know if there is anything you need.'

'Will do.. Thank you Ryan.'

'Of course. That's what friends are for right?'

'Right. I'll let you know when I'm on my way to come see Zayde.'

'Alright. And Zane?'

'Yeah?'

'Stay strong. Your mate is stubborn and strong, she isn't going to give up this easily. And as for the baby.. The moon goddess wouldn't bless you two with a child just to take him or her away like this.'

'Thank you Ryan. I'll keep that in mind.'

I say ending the mindlink and making my way back to the hospital.

As I enter I see Jake and Megan coming from the cafeteria, also making their way back to the waiting area.

We nod at each other and in silence we make our way over to the chairs and sit down, waiting for any news about Shay and our baby.

My mother, who was silently talking to Sarah comes over to me and sits down next to me, putting one of her arms around me and hugging me.

"How are you doing?"

I sigh and shrug.

"I don't know. A big part of me blames myself. I kept feeling uneasy about this fight.. I should've tried harder to stop her. Or I should have confronted dad. I should have done something. Anything. I keep failing her and now we might lose our baby because of it."

"You didn't fail her Zane. None of this is your fault. She wouldn't want you to blame yourself."

I don't answer her, because no matter what anyone says I still think I am partly to blame for their current condition.

"Where is dad?"

My mom sighs, running a hand through her hair.

"Jake stopped us before we got to the waiting area and advised your father to leave. I agreed with him and I sent your father away. I thought it would be better for all of us if he wasn't here right now, as did Jake."

I hear the catch in her voice.

"Good. I don't want him here and I don't think we should be in the same room right now. I'm sorry. I know he's your mate.. And you love him.. But if we lose this baby.. All of this is his fault. He is the one who challenged Shay. He made her feel like she had to do this to prove herself to him.

He started all of this. Even if I partly blame myself, the bigger part blames him. I don't think I would be able to forgive him if we lose this baby."

I say softly and she squeezes my hand.

"I know, baby. I don't think I will be able to forgive him either."

She says and smiles at me sadly and I pull her to me to give her a tight hug. Eventhough I hate

my father right now, my mother didn't do anything wrong and she's hurting.

We stay like that for a while, my arm around my mother and her head against my shoulder. We sit in silence, just needing the comfort the other provides.

About ten minutes later Lesley enters the waiting room, her eyes falling on me instantly as she makes her way over to where we sit.

I stand up nervously and meet her halfway.

"Is she okay?"

Lesley nods at me, giving me a small smile.

"For now, yes. She is out of danger for now and she is sedated, to help with her healing. But her wolf is awake.. I think that her wolf protected the pup and is still trying to help it. That's why the Luna isn't healing as she should. I think it would help her and her wolf if you were near them. A mates proximity helps with our healing. I think all of them would benefit from you being close by. Would you like to see her?"

I nod my head so fast the tears just fall down my face. She's okay.. I close my eyes for a minute just thanking the Goddess for watching over Shay.

"What about the baby?"

Sarah asks and my eyes snap open, looking at Lesley. She sighs shaking her head.

"I'm sorry. But it is still to early to tell."

Sarah gives her a small smile and nods.

"I understand thank you doctor."

Lesley nods at her before looking at me again.

"Would you like to go see her now Alpha?"

I nod and follow her to Shay's room.

"Just push the call button if you need anything and a nurse will come right over."

I nod at her again.

"Thank you Lesley."

She gives me a small smile.

"Of course Alpha."

She turns and walk away, leaving me on my own.

I take a deep breath and push open the door to Shay's room.