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

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 of your

cut off my own arm. I

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

Jane

home. I just have to get the contract signed, and then everything can go back to normal. No more close encounters with my ex husband, no more painful ordeals with Paisley. The

through the glass doors of the boutique, I finally manage to take in some precious gasps

stride up to the receptionist, who falls all over herself to assist me.

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

still taking in my surroundings when the young she-wolf leads me into the empty

door when an all-too-familiar scent reaches my nose – one 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

a business Ethan helped fund? How could I stay here after running into him? It’s like I was asking to get

at any moment. Yet he doesn’t, he watches me with a cocky smirk, letting me slip back out of the

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

shoot the infuriating man a

so long.” He counters coolly, “this is no way to treat

is Eve.” | reply stiffly. “My appointment, and my business, is with

little wolf, your business is with me.” Ethan corrects me sternly, “I’m the primary shareholder in the boutique, not