The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 14 Elise Carrington

Eve

I swear, I really will kill that brat.

As soon as Paisley started wailing, Ethan gathered her up and walked out, giving in to the spoiled pup’s tantrum. It seems like no matter what the child does, it’s never enough to make him see what a terror she is. He caves every time she so much as pouts, and trying to make him see the truth only makes him angry.

“I’m sorry dear.” Ethan’s mother, Catherine, sighs. “I tried.”

“I know,” I say, plastering a fake smile on my face, “thank you, I do appreciate your help.”

“Just give him time.” Catherine advises. “Paisley will get used to the idea eventually. It’s hard with pups this age.”

“I understand.” I lie, “though I do think he could be more strict with her. He lets her walk all over him.”

I instantly know the words were a mistake. Catherine’s features harden, and she primly dabs at the corner of her mouth with her napkin. “Paisley isn’t just any child. She’s had to struggle to survive from the moment she was born, she’s growing up with only one parent, and she’s the only thing he has left of Jane.” I can’t believe what I’m hearing, Catherine hated Jane – I made sure of it.

As if she can read my thoughts, Catherine continues, “You

very hard when she died. I don’t know any parent that wouldn’t go easy on their pup under such circumstances.” Her eyes soften then, and a soft smile crosses her features, “You’ll understand one day, when you have pups

cut off my own arm. I think snidely, unable to imagine

make one thing abundantly clear: I will never get what I want so long as the brat is alive. The only hope I have is to get rid of her – for good. A plan begins to form in my mind while Catherine and I continue to chat. I’ve clearly been too passive thus far. I should have killed Paisley a long time ago, but it’s no use dwelling on things I cannot change. I’ll make up for my past mistakes in no time flat, you

Jane

then everything can go back to normal. No more close encounters with my ex husband,

finally manage

falls all over herself to assist me. Apparently saving her life won me some favor with the

up to the offices above the shop, asking me if I’d like any refreshments three times and only ceasing when I promise I’m fine. Pulling off my sunglasses, I gaze around the sleek offices with begrudging respect. As distasteful as I find Eve’s shop, she certainly did better with the

my surroundings when the young she-wolf leads me into

that does not belong to Eve. I whip around to find Ethan walking into the small space, a lethal expression on his rugged face. “Elise Carrington, I presume?” His deep voice sends shivers down my spine, and all of my earlier bravado

I have been so stupid? How could I let myself have anything to do with a business Ethan helped fund? How could I

tensing up as I pass him – certain he’ll reach out and grab me at any moment. Yet he doesn’t, he watches me with a cocky smirk, letting me slip back out of the door

stop even though I want nothing more than to run as far away as

the infuriating man a glare,

that’s your attitude I’m amazed you’ve stayed in business so long.”

I have here is Eve.” | reply stiffly. “My appointment,

Ethan corrects me