The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 40

Chapter 40 – Engaged

Jane

I’m almost as stunned as Ethan is that Eric just announced we’ re engaged. We never discussed telling such a lie, but I have to admit it was certainly effective. Ethan looks downright furious. Beyond furious, he looks apoplectic with rage.

“Excuse me?” He snarls.

“You heard me.” Eric answers smoothly. “We’re engaged.”

Ethan’s dark eyes leap to my ring finger, “I don’t see a ring.” He remarks shrewdly.

“I have terrible taste in jewelry.” Eric explains, “I thought Jane would prefer to pick out her own ring rather than wear whatever hideous design I chose. We were going to go shopping as soon as she got home, but I missed her too much to stay away.”

“That’s so sweet.” I pretend to swoon, “maybe we can go

shopping here.”

“That’s a great idea!” Eric exclaims, “Do you have any suggestions for jewelers, Alpha?” He asks, his icy blue eyes sharp as daggers, “you used to be married right? Who did you use?”

“No one you could afford.” Ethan scowls.

“Actually Eric is very successful.” | chime in, “he’s probably as wealthy as you are, in fact.”

“Oh really?” Ethan seethes.

In any other circumstance I would be annoyed beyond belief to have these two wolves fighting over me like I’m some kind of toy, but at the moment I know it’s necessary.

“Well I don’t like to brag.” Eric shrugs modestly, “but I’ve done quite well for myself.”

“How nice for you.” Ethan grumbles.

chooses that moment to lean over and kiss me, and the tight leash Ethan has on his temper snaps. The next thing! know he’s storming away with Paisley in his arms, the little girl waving at me in confusion as she’s carted away.

Alpha had business to take care of.” || apologize for their father, hating the way he let his jealousy blind him to the

he seemed gwumpy.” Riley informs me

didn’t he?” I

I blame him.” Eric rumbles in my ear. I’d be jealous

I fret, “Eric are you sure that was a good

not like we actually have to get married.”

that.” I share nervously. “It’s Ethan. He doesn’t give up easily, and

don’t worry about a thing.” Eric encourages. “You called

and Linda, but I’m also very worried about how messy that confrontation was. I never intended it to happen in front of my pups, and even though they’ve gone back to playing on the jungle gym, I can’t help but worry about

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pups. Riley, Ryder and Parker had listened to every single word the grown ups exchanged, and while they didn’t understand all of them, they knew enough

they knew perfectly well that their Mommy wasn’t planning on marrying him. Before Ethan came along they’d actually dreamed of her doing just that, but

to Paisley about their plans. They hadn’t gotten a chance to warn her that Eve tried to kill her in the hospital, or to inform her they were already working on a

car, choking on the heavy mechanical smells and squealing in squeamish disgust as she tried to identify her break line. She

a week. After so many failed attempts to rid herself of her brat problem, she was determined not to let anything else get in the way of her plans. She couldn’t help feeling

needed to turn Ethan against Jane: Play the martyr. No one ever gets angry at the selfless hero who’s injured in the pursuit of doing good. She cackled, thoroughly pleased with herself when she finally identified the break line and raised the sheers

was left was getting Paisley into the car with her – and how hard

earning a warm welcome from Petra and a sullen glare from the pup. The little brat had never

much longer. Eve thought reassuringly to herself

how are you feeling?” She asked in a

blinked,

scolded, sounded aghast. “Don’t be that way. Eve loves

right.” Eve lied through a huge, fake smile. “I wanted to see if you’d like to go have some ice cream?

I’ll stay with Grandma.” Paisley refused

run errands with me. They’re

Grandma!” The little

you love ice cream.” Petra reminded her

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