The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 32 Paisley Wakes Up

Ethan

“What did you just say?” I demand, certain I’ve misheard the man.

“Well, when we got into the operating room, we discovered that Paisley wasn’t actually in cardiac arrest.” Dr Hastings shares. “Her system was shutting down, but there were no signs of severe stress on the organ itself. We ran a few tests, and it appears someone administered a lethal dose of a drug called digitalis to Paisley mere minutes before we went into surgery.”

“What’s that?” Jane asks, her little hand clutching my arm.

“Well it’s actually used to treat heart conditions in small doses,” He explains, “but in the quantity Paisley received it can be deadly, and it’s not one of her prescribed medications. Whoever did this, did it on purpose.”

“You’re sure?” I press.

“Quite.” He nods, “the drug wouldn’t be tested for in a normal autopsy, we only checked because we could see that something was very wrong. Paisley was poisoned, and whoever did it probably assumed it would happen too quickly for us to save her. Luckily they were wrong.”

“I don’t understand.” Jane says, looking very pale, “who would poison a child, why would anyone want to harm that angel?”

“I don’t know.” Dr Hastings admits, “but if I had to guess I’d say their real target wasn’t Paisley, but you, Alpha.”

I have to admit it makes sense. No one could have any reason to harm my daughter, other than to harm me. The thought is enough to make me sick, but right now there’s only one thing on my mind. “Can we see her?”

“She’s in the recovery area right now and won’t wake for a while, but of course.” He replies with a gentle smile. “In the meantime, I presume you’d like me to call law enforcement?”

I pause, thinking over my options for a moment. “Actually, I think I’ll have a private investigation conducted. I want whoever did this to think they got away with it, and a big investigation will make that harder.”

“Yes sir.” He nods, leading me through the heavy swinging doors at his back.

to realize Jane isn’t beside me, and when I backtrack I find the silly little wolf wringing her hands back in the waiting area. “What are you doing?” I ask her, “Don’t you want

it isn’t appropriate,

were just sobbing your

turn to pace, and she offers me a weak shrug before explaining, and I’m just an empathetic

to playing pretend now that the danger has passed,

monster wouldn’t feel afraid for such a sweet pup, especially not when I helped delay her surgery. It doesn’t mean anything.” She peeks around my shoulder, her brilliant green eyes gazing longingly after the doctor as she gnaws her lower lip. “Besides, the danger hasn’t passed if someone tried to kill

going to let herself see Paisley unless I give her an excuse, “which is why we should both go so she can have as many people keeping an eye on her

darting past me, “If you’re sure.”

place in my mind. Since all this began, I’ve never been able

the pup hadn’t been born with a heart condition, I never would have known any of my children – or even that they existed. I would have

if she would go to such lengths to hide from me, and she isn’t here now for my sake. She’s putting up with me for one reason

Jane

don’t know

Paisley’s surgery was successful, horrified that someone tried to harm her, and very nervous about how much I might have revealed to Ethan amidst all the chaos. When I turn to look at him, he’s watching me with the strangest look on his face.

hand to him,

me, turning his attention to our daughter. She looks so perfect, sleeping peacefully even though she’s

Ethan confesses,

amaze me how

our voices,

eyes and moaning sleepily.

instant, “Hello little one.” He greets her warmly, “welcome

happened?” She

surgery a little early, angel.”

confusion,

so they took you in.” Ethan summarizes, holding her tiny hand in both of his and kissing her knuckles. “But it’s all over now. It went well and you’re all better. You don’t have to do this anymore. No more