The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

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.

full attention back 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 voice like music to my ears.

a mistake.” I inform her, “unless

am at this moment. When the business opened they advised including cancellation penalties in every agreement drafted,

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

it, however that doesn’t change the fact

I want your word that I’ll only deal with Eve in the future.”

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.” She

clause we added this morning?” | add, knowing this was impossible,

verbal sparring match is cut short. Annoyance roils in my blood. I was already displeased with 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

smile falters when she sees my expression, so she turns to Jane instead, “Miss Carrington, it’s so lovely to

signed.” Jane grumbles

Eve looks

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

us and Presses both palms to my chest, leaning into my body with

hint. At first my guilt over Jane’s responsibility for Eve’s disability prevented me from holding it against her, but