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

Ethan took it very hard when she died. I don’t know any parent that wouldn’t go easy on their pup under such circumstances.”

cut off my own arm. I think snidely,

mind while Catherine and I continue to chat. I’ve

Jane

walk into Eve’s atelier, I try to remember how to breathe. By this time tomorrow the kids and I will be on a plane 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

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

and adopting the confident persona of my alter-ego, I stride up to the receptionist, who falls all over herself to assist me. Apparently saving her life won me some favor with the woman, given how

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

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

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 shivers down my spine, and all of my

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

huge alpha, tensing up as I pass him – certain he’ll reach out and grab me at any moment.

Ethan’s magnetic power tugs at my limbs, pulling me to a stop even though I want nothing more than to

turn back only long enough to shoot the infuriating man a glare, “this

amazed you’ve stayed in business so long.” He counters coolly, “this is no way to

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

me sternly, “I’m the primary shareholder in the boutique,