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.”

Daddy back together.” Ryder

lady.” Ryder ad

boys speak in unison

always been a witch. And if you want Mommy and Daddy to get back t’gether,

ages.”

were only too pleased to hear their new sister supporting their plans, “How d’we get rid

loud, “she hates kids. She hates getting dirty and poor people… I think if we’re just loud and

|| get really mad.” Ryder surmises, finishing her

to be sure Dad dy is there when

we make sure we’ll all be together again?”

Mommy,” Paisley suggests. “I

Riley agrees. “We

  1. Deal?”

glance at one another before nodding in

ment. “Deal.”

Jane

hide forever, Janey.” Linda informs me matter-of factly, her voice sounding distant over

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

– 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

could wake up before this afternoon.” | argue, “By the

that’s likely.” Linda drawls, “that was one

I’m sure he remembers nothing of the incident, and even if he does he’s much too proud to admit a tiny she-wolf got the better of him. It

The poor little thing must be so tired, and I

boys.

all feel about staying in a hotel tonight?”

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fancy one by the mall, with the swimming pool and the ar cade? You

three pups exchange glances before turning back to me with

the urge to growl at her. “You don’t want to go have a mini vacation?” |

wanna go back to Auntie

it there.”

I’m too tired to play.”

pout.

Groaning internally, I cave.

resignation, shifting my cell back into posi

Ethan

in a house that smells strange yet familiar. I rack my memory for details, but the last thing I remember is being at

is

well, but their scents are weaker like… Goddess what do

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