Lydia's P.O.V.

Groaning I woke up, I had fallen asleep on the ground last night...in pain, I was in the same pain I was four years ago when Flynn threw me out. The wound that I kept a bandaid on for so long was ripped open again by Arlo and him.

I hated him, I wanted to hate him but the truth was I couldn't and that's what I hated about myself. I knew my kids needed a father figure but I didn't want them involved in this kind of life. I was reluctant about having him in Hunter's life but got blindsided by my own feelings.

He became the Alpha and soon he will begin Hunter to become like him too. I don't want that.

Clenching my jaw I got up stretching my back as much as possible heading into the bathroom and washing my face hiding the fact I had cried all night. Licking my lips I freshen up getting ready to face everyone after last night, the kids are probably up playing around as well.

Come on Lydia, you are a strong and independent woman raising two beautiful kids alone, those kids who are waiting to see their mom. Inhaling sharply I open the door quickly causing Flynn to fall inside. His eyes snapped open as he landed on his bad arm, "A little warning would have been nice Luna."

Giving him a bored look I cross my arms, "What are you doing here Flynn?"

He raised his hand for help but I stepped back letting him work it out himself, as he regained his balance Flynn gave me a lazy smirk, "I slept here, I didn't want to leave...and besides where is the Alpha supposed to go when the Luna is here?"

"I am not your Luna." I snapped, "So stop calling me that."

"Nope." He said smugly, "See I thought a lot last night, I agree no I admit that I gave you a lot of pain...I should have stopped and listened to you. One wrong decision of not believing you caused me to lose four years of Hunter and Vallie's life. I lost our family, and now I'll do anything to get it back."

"Hunter and Vallie are my kids, and this small little family that we have made together is enough. We don't need you, Flynn."

"But I do." Flynn said firmly, "I need you...I need our family. Please Luna-"

"Lydia."

"Please, Lydia."

Inhaling sharply I stood strong in front of him, "Then you should have thought about that when you threw us out." Brushing past him roughly I walk over to the kid's room. 

"Luna- Lydia!" He called out but I didn't stop, I wanted to but I didn't. Us being around him was dangerous, and Luke was going to show up in two days...everything was too complicated. How would I explain to Hunter and Vallie where Flynn was all these years? It's better just to stay away from this life than get back in. 

Forcing a smile on my face, I walk into the room, all of them are sleeping still...so peacefully, walking over to Dimples and Vallie I gently brush my fingers over their cheek. I have them, that's all I need. 

Cassie walked in quietly stopping beside me, "You okay?"

Biting my lip I nodded, "Mmh," She pulled me into a tight hug, 

"I love you."

"I love you too." I whispered back, rubbing her back comfortingly I escaped her hold, "Enough about me Cass, did you talk to Aunt Monica?"

"Dia."

"He stopped her didn't he?"

She looked down, internally groaning I regret even thinking about the idea, but he was the only one who could help. "Wake the kids up, I'll make breakfast," I said quickly before walking out of the room, how could I even ask him anything when I wasn't even sure if I wanted to forgive him? 

Walking into the kitchen I begin to make waffles, "Mhm that smells good." Arlo said walking into the kitchen. Letting out an annoyed sigh I placed the batter in the waffle maker, "Didn't expect you to be playing wifey so soon."

"Shut up Arlo." I snapped, "I am not in the mood."

"And there it is." He said jumping up on the counter behind me, "There is the old Dia, who didn't take anyone's shit. I-I mean not the old old Dia, that Dia hated me."

Rolling my eyes I say, "What makes you think I still don't hate you."

"Oh come on, I told Flynn the truth."

"Exactly the truth that was helping me stay away from him, Arlo." 

Letting out a scoff he jumped off turning me around roughly, "Lydia." I gave him a pointed look, "You two can't live without each other. For the past four years, all I have seen him do is rot his liver away with alcohol, I hadn't even seen him smile, and I began to care about you saving my life. Yeah, I did many bad things to ruin your and Flynn's life, yeah I even brought Amora back...but I don't like having favors hanging over my head."

Shaking his grip off I turned my back to him again, "Well too bad. I was a nurse, I am still a nurse, and believe it or not Arlo, Nurses save lives daily."

"Even the ones who killed your parents?"

My breath hitched, "Flynn fucked up...big time. But Lydia, if you thought I was worth a shot for a second chance then why are you so afraid to give him a second chance?" I didn't have an answer. "Don't you think Hunter and Vallie deserve to know about him?"

My heart began to hurt, "Think about it, Dia...I may have been the biggest villain in your life four years ago, but after what happened...after what you did for me...You're exactly the same for me as Anaya." Keeping my back to him I kept quiet. Everything he was saying was right...but the question was...Was I ready to let him back into our life?

I heard his footsteps recede, letting out a big breath I held onto the counter, "Mommy!" Hunter said running into the kitchen, followed by Vallie expecting she was in Flynn's arms. Flynn gave me a mischievous look before settling her down on the counter as Ocean and Venny ran in as well.  Smiling at them I greeted them placing their breakfast in front of them. 

Flynn leaned on the counter beside me as I gave him his, "Thank you."

Clearing my throat, "I need to talk to you."  He looked up at me surprised, "Not about that, something else."

"What?"

"Not in front of the kids."

"Secrets aren't nice Momma," Vallie pipped in, "Remember you said that?"

Flynn smirked, "That's right Vallie,"

Giving him a pointed look I tell Vallie to eat her food... after the kids finished up I sent them out with Arlo to play with as Flynn helped me. "What did you want to talk about?"

"Cassie and Stefan's wedding."

Handing me a dirty dish he raised an eyebrow, "What about it?"

"She wants her parents there. The only problem is, that Uncle Joey, doesnt want to join in with the celebration because Stefan is a part of the gang. Of course, they knew before but...this is kind of official now, Aunt Monica has been longing to meet Ocean and to see Cass but Uncle Joey is being a prick. I was hoping you and I could go down there and talk to him."

"I think it'll be better if I go alone." He said firmly, 

"Flynn, I think that if I go along, it'll be like damage control."

"Lydia. Cassie is like my little sister, the last four years I have been dealing with Joey regularly."

"What do you mean?" I ask washing my hands.

"After Ocean's birth he was just being a complete asshole, he wouldn't let Monica come through to help Cassie out, Stefan and I had gotten into an argument with him, and Monica only got to stay for a couple of days before he called her back. I don't understand what that prick's problem is."

"They have always been like that." I admitted, "I mean Aunt Monica has always wanted to shower Cass with love and she has but Uncle Joey..."

"Don't worry about it. I'll handle it."

"Wait!" I stopped him, "He threatened to kick Aunt Monica out so please just-"

"I'll handle it." He cut me off, "Don't stress...and when I come back we need to have a talk about us...a proper one Luna."

Licking my lips I agree, "Okay." This talk was a long time overdue anyway...