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

it 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 of

my own arm. I think

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

Jane

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,

the boutique, I finally manage to take in some precious gasps of oxygen.

the receptionist, who falls all over herself to assist me. Apparently saving her life won

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

the young she-wolf leads me into the empty conference room, “Eve

nose – one that does not belong to Eve. I whip around to find Ethan walking into the

How could I let myself have anything to do with a business

pass him – certain he’ll reach out and grab me at any moment. Yet he doesn’t, he watches me with

limbs, pulling me to a stop even though I want nothing more than to run as far away as possibly

shoot the infuriating man a glare, “this

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

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

corrects me sternly, “I’m the primary