Chapter 23 Ethan Wakes Up

Ryder and Parker had always been talented eaves

droppers.

From before they could remember, grown ups always seemed to be having secret conversations behind closed doors. They never thought they were speaking loudly enough to be over heard – that or they thought the pups could not understand.

But they did hear.

And they did understand.

Now, it wasn’t all grown ups. Their mommy certainly knew better, but Auntie Linda did not. Ryder and Parker listened as the doctor checked over their Daddy, using strange words they did not recognize like concussion and contusion, then saying things that were very clear indeed. Such as, “he mustn’t be moved” and “He’ll need to stay here on bed rest.”

“But his daughter is to have surgery tomorrow.” Linda object

“It will have to be postponed.” The doctor assessed simply. “I’ m afraid the Alpha won’t be back on his feet for a few days.”

“Yes, Doctor.” Linda agreed grimly.

The boys were both excited and concerned. The idea of final ly getting to meet their Daddy was unbelievable enough, but this was even better. They might actually get to spend time with him – live with him. Still, it also meant their newfound sister would have to stay in the hospital even longer, and now she’d be more vul nerable to that terrible lady who tried to poison her than ever.

They had to do something.

The next morning at breakfast they asked their Mommy if they could come with her to pick up Riley and luckily she agreed.

Two hours later the boys stood in a dimly lit hospital room,

watching their sisters meet for the first time.

“Riley this is Paisley, Paisley this is Riley.” Parker introduced

them.

2004 “See, I always knew I should have a twin!” Riley exclaimed to

her brothers.

“We’re all twins,” Ryder corrected her.

“You know what I mean!” Riley exclaims.

“You two can switch places without anyone noticing.” Paisley elaborates, reading her sister’s mind. “Now Riley and I can do the same!” She frowns, “Of course it would be easier if we were all t’

gether.”

and Daddy back together.” Ryder shares excitedly. “But firt

lady.” Ryder ad

unison then, “We know

scrunches up her face, “Eve has always been a witch. And if you want Mommy and Daddy to get back

ages.”

only too pleased to hear their new sister

kids. She hates getting dirty and poor people… I think if we’re

really mad.” Ryder

be sure Dad dy

we’ll all be together again?” Parker asks, “Mommy clearly doesn’ wanna be around

handle Mommy,” Paisley suggests. “I can

can do this.” Riley agrees. “We just

  1. Deal?”

pups glance at one another before nodding in

ment. “Deal.”

Jane

can’t hide forever, Janey.” Linda informs me matter-of factly, her voice

speaking quietly into the receiver and hoping the pups are too distracted to pay attention. “just until

hours since the incident – as I’m now calling it – and I’ve done my best to keep myself and the pups out of the house. Even now, after picking up Riley from the hospital, I’ve taken the kids to get ice cream rather than returning home. I’m currently contemplating

up before this afternoon.” | argue, “By the time we’re done running

Linda drawls, “that

out so ruthlessly. It’s a blessing he was so drunk. I’m sure he remembers nothing of the incident, and even

home now?” Riley asks, tugging on my skirt. The poor little thing must be so tired, and I know she hated spending so many nights in the hospital away from me

boys.

feel about staying in a hotel tonight?” It’s true that Linda could probably use a break. I’ve arranged a rental apartment for the remainder of

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the mall, with the swimming pool and the ar

before turning back to me with deep frowns.

“You don’t want to go have a mini vacation?” | ask my

wanna go back to Auntie Linda’s.”

like it there.” Ryder

to

pout.

Groaning internally, I cave.

my cell back

Ethan

the last thing I remember is being at the bar

is it,

but Elise Carrington’s perfume and Jane’s sunshine are blended around the edges. I must be in Linda’s house. I do smell pups as well, but their scents are weaker like… Goddess what do I even call this woman?

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