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.

her once. I remind him sharply. Do you want to lose

up. Focusing my 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. “Don’t even think about

mine, sharp and unforgiving. “Do not presume to order me around.” Jane bites, her velvety voice like music to my ears. “As far as I’m concerned our contract

I inform her, “unless you

my lawyers than I am at this 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 now,

her head. I’m sure she wants to throw caution

that doesn’t change the fact that it’s simply bad

sign, I want your word that I’ll only deal with Eve in the

chuckle. “No. When you

riled up her hackles are fully raised, and 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 snaps, stomping back into the room and swiping her signature over the thick stack

me, and she knows it. “Smart move.” 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 sent the amendment over half an hour ago. “Requiring you to remain in the city through

and I eagerly wait to see what she’ll say next. Unfortunately Eve chooses that moment to come sashaying through the door, and our 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

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

we’ve already signed.” Jane

Eve looks

the La Louve

eyelashes, Eve closes the distance between us and Presses both palms to my chest, leaning into my body with a simpering sigh, “Whatever you think is best, Ethan. Thank you so much for looking out

Jane and I divorced, but she never seems to take the hint. At first my guilt over Jane’s responsibility for Eve’s disability prevented me from holding it against her, but as time has passed