The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 27 The Pups Find a Noy Playmate

Ethan

For all my bluster, my head truly was aching after settling the ordeal with Eve and the reporter. Jane was so thankful I’d stepped in that she didn’t even complain when I said I was going to lie down for a bit, though I could still hear her speaking in a low voice with Linda after I closed the door.

“What happened?” Jane whispered.

“It’s like he said,” Linda answered, “The doctor said it would be best if he remained here to rest a few days. He said something about there being too much temptation to take care of pack business at the penthouse, he didn’t trust Ethan to actually rest if he went home.”

“That’s nonsense.” Jane hissed. “Ethan must have ordered the doctor to say that.”

“Whether he did or didn’t doesn’t really matter.” Linda argued in a hushed tone. “He’s the Alpha. We can’t refute his orders or the doctor’s. We’ve just got to make our peace with it.”

“I can’t have him here with the kids.” Jane murmured nervously. “Maybe we should see if we can move into the new apartment sooner.”

“Sweetheart, he’s already seen the pups.” Linda reasoned, “if anything, spending more time with them will give you time to convince him he’s wrong about you. I guarantee, if you cut and run you’ll only be confirming his suspicions.” I wasn’t sure if Linda believed what she was saying, or was secretly in my

corner, but I appreciated her either way. “Stay here and pretend nothing is wrong. Show him he doesn’t have any effect on you. Make sure that he’ll let you go when the time comes.”

Bloody unlikely. I think, even as Jane answers, “Maybe you’re right.”

That’s right baby, listen to Linda.

“But I don’t like it!” Jane adds stubbornly.

“It’s only a couple of months.” Linda assured her. “You can do this.”

There was an odd pause, and then Jane remarked. “Maybe it won’t be a few months after all. When that article comes out, Eve’s Atelier will be ruined. The deal can fall through.”

Unfortunately for Jane, I’d already thought of this and sent off an email to the board to begin the process of formally removing Eve from her position. Her decision to try and frame Jane for her own crimes was the last straw. I no longer felt any duty to protect her under the circumstances. I might have been able to understand her holding a grudge against Jane, but I was also incapable of allowing her to harm my mate.

as I fell asleep was of the cute look I knew would be on Jane’s face when I told her the news: that our deal would absolutely be going forward, and I would be taking over management of the boutique so that we would have to continue working together long after the perfume launch. She was going

voices and three distinct scents, all like different shades of Paisley. I keep my eyes closed as the pups sneak into my room, my heart already swelling in my chest. Other than getting to spend time with Jane, I’ve been looking forward to truly meeting the pups

hovering at the edge of the bed. Closing them again, pretend to shift my

he sleeping so much?” One of

of pure mischief in her voice. “Maybe

other half if I ever saw one. I think with

in unison, “he’ll wake

chicken?” Riley replies, making a series soft clucking

Riley.” One

you!”

my right reaching toward me hesitantly. At the very last moment I leap

squeal in surprise, but I’ve captured the second boy in no time flat. “Well what have we here?” I ask, eyeing them suspiciously. “A pair of spies! And so small too.” |

rose up, but now she turns back. Seeing me holding her brothers captive, her adorable features scrunch up in anger. Fighting to smother my smile, I say, “Oh-ho, so this

the little girl charges my legs with a vicious war cry, and I know I’m a goner. I’ve barely met them, and I’m already head over heels

with Riley hanging from one of my arms, and both boys on the other. Their little feet hang off the ground and they giggle uproariously as I carry them out into the main living area. Despite herself, I see the corners of Jane’s mouth twitching upward, and I offer her a wide smile

be resting.” She tells me,

I tell her defensively, “But then I caught these

mom look. “I told you three to stay out of

Mom!” All three cry

glad

pups.”

kids?” One of

and forth between me and the pups, as if she’s trying to figure out

meet her?”

love nothing more. “But not this week, she’s

was just there!”

with my eyes, suddenly overflowing with concern. “You were?” I question, scanning her for injuries. That must have been why Jane was there