Chapter 15 Never lose her again

Ethan

Whatever I was expecting, it wasn’t this.

After I saw Jane’s ghost holding a child identical to Paisley at the restaurant, I immediately demanded the manager print out a copy of her credit card receipt. There in black and white I found her new name: Elise Carrington, founder and CEO of La Louve fragrances.

I was almost positive the woman I saw was, in fact, my wife, but I couldn’t be sure until this moment. Now it’s painfully obvious my chosen mate did not die after all, but she certainly hasn’t stayed the same. This Jane is so unlike the woman! knew I can scarcely believe it. She’s every bit as beautiful, but infinitely more confident and powerful. She smells like an alpha, and she’s charming even as she argues with me. The stubborn thing even threatened me, which I have to admit | found nothing short of delightful.

My wolf is roaring in my head, demanding that I claim her here and now. I want to do nothing more than shut her saucy little mouth with my own, but I have a feeling she won’t submit as easily as she used to. Of course, making her submit would be half the fun.

Kiss her. My wolf urges.

Not yet, I answer, If I try now she’ll only fight.

Let her try. He insists, She’s your mate, she won’t last long.

She’s not going to admit she’s my mate if I force her. I counter, I have to be smart about this.

Coward. My wolf snorts.

sharply. Do you want to lose her

on Jane, I realize she’s glancing around in search of an exit, and a low rumble bubbles up in my chest.

eyes jump to mine, sharp and unforgiving. “Do not presume to order me around.” Jane bites, her velvety

be a mistake.” I inform her, “unless

moment. When the business opened they advised including cancellation penalties in every agreement drafted, and I know Eve already submitted an advance payment for this order. If Jane backs out

lips purse, and I can see the wheels turning in her head. I’m sure she wants to throw

change the fact that it’s

your word that I’ll only deal with Eve in the future.” Jane requests, tilting her chin

her a wolfish grin, I chuckle. “No. When you sign, you’ Il deal only with

I can’t remember ever seeing anything cuter. It takes a few moments for Jane to reign in her temper, but she finally succeeds. “Fine.”

I purr, swiftly counter signing the documents. “And I presume you saw the clause we added this morning?” | add, knowing this was impossible, given the fact that my lawyers only

Eve when I learned about her corrupt business practices but after I discovered Jane owns La Louve, I realized Eve saw and spoke with her the other day. She knew my mate was alive, and not only did she fail to tell me, she lied right to my face

she sees my expression, so she turns to Jane instead, “Miss Carrington, it’s so lovely to see you again. Are you ready to sign

signed.” Jane grumbles

Eve looks taken

“I’ve decided to manage the La Louve account myself.

into my body with a simpering sigh, “Whatever you think is best, Ethan. Thank you so much for looking out

before Jane and I divorced, but she never seems to take the hint. At first my guilt over Jane’s responsibility for Eve’s

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