The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

#Chapter 79 – Eve Returns

Ethan

The truth is that I am acting a little bit. I was telling the truth when I said that I would wait until Jane is ready, and I’m more certain than ever that she will get there one day in the not so distant future. Still, it does sting to have her turn away from me after everything we shared last night.

I went to sleep thinking that we made a huge leap forward. My heart was so full as I drifted off, but maybe my optimism was just the wine talking. By the time Jane woke this morning I realized things would not be resolved so easily, and I don’t know why I’m surprised. Nothing is ever easy with my girl, nor would I want it to be – but only a crazy man wouldn’t be disappointed to have to wait for such

an incredible mate.

After breakfast I pack Jane into the car and drive back to the city, keeping one eye on her to make sure she isn’t about to be sick again. We pull up to the apartment building just before noon, and I’m mildly pleased to see the mob of reporters who have been camping outside our front door the last few weeks has reduced to about half of its former size.

I tuck Jane close as I push through the crowd, and I can’t help but notice she doesn’t pull away until we get off the elevator on the top floor. However my amusement fades when we’re greeted by our babysitter, Sadie, who looks ready to read us the riot act. “You know if you keep changing your plans to include overnights halfway through a job, I’m going to start charging you extra.”

“I’m so sorry, Sadie.” Jane professes,

pulling double their agreed-upon price from her wallet. “It won’t happen again.”

“Mommy! Daddy!” The pups come

running to greet us, tumbling into my open arms as Jane shows Sadie to the

door.

“Ethan?” I hear her call my name, but I’m too busy saying hello to the precious bundles of love in front of me, all of whom are eager to share every detail of their night with us.

“An’ then Sadie made mac n’ cheese, and we watch-ed a movie.” Riley explains.

“We even had bwownies!” Ryder adds.

“Ethan!” Jane’s voice is so sharp that I forcibly drag my attention from the pups, turning around to face my mate. As soon as I do, I don’t need her to explain any further. The reason for her tense tone and

anxious call is beyond obvious: Eve is

standing in the doorway with a wide smile on her long face.

“Jane, take the pups to their room.” I order, automatically entering Alpha

mode. I’m not sure if Jane wanted to stay or not, but the power in my order was too strong for her to refuse. She quickly wrangles the pups down the hallway, leaving me to face our enemy alone. What the hell are you doing here?” I

demand.

“Ethan, come now – you don’t seem happy to see me at all.” Eve sneers, wearing a preposterous pout.

“How dare you show your face here after you killed my mother.” I hiss, resisting the impulse to rip her head from her scrawny shoulders.

“Ethan, I would never harm Petra.” insists, actually bringing tears to her

eyes. “She was a dear friend and my closest ally. I was heartbroken when I

heard the news.”

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you were

I demand, “just like you

me.” Eve argues, sniffling. “After all those years I stood by your

the worst of me.”

own, Eve.” I can’t believe I fell for your tricks for so long, but now that I know

bars.”

questions me slyly, “all the evidence in Petra’s murder points to Jane. Don’t ask me

ago. But either way they

I inquire fiercely, seriously considering acting on my violent

she’s reminding me of all her crimes. “I know you’re the one who poisoned her, and while I might

head back and sighs dramatically. “Honestly all that fuss over a little accident

insists.

sneaking up behind me, though she’s quiet as a mouse. When

expression on her beautiful face. “Jane, call

needing her away from Eve and wanting backup

soon as possible.

I were you.” Eve cautions, seeming to temporarily drop her

have up

my mate?” I growl, stepping towards

wolf.

Jane calls, dialing her phone.

“You never answered me. What are you doing

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doing her best to seem earnest, I don’t

for you, and to

her emergency is. Returning her attention to the call, she continues. “Yes, I’d like to report

the loose – at the Alpha’s penthouse. That’s right – please come

you learned by now Jane, you can’t make

fall for your own crimes,

side of the innocent.”

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prowls forward, her wolf glowing in her eyes. You are the most twisted,

refuse to play into your hands. Clearly

to play the victim this

hag.”

are you really going to let her talk to me that way?”

pathetically.

sliding my arm around Jane’s slender waist, “actually I find it

up at me, “Really?”

chuckle, resisting the

kiss her pert little

tell me you two are

now.” Eve sneers, making a

of gagging noises.