The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Ethan

I walk into Eric’s room without knocking, and instantly regret it. When I enter I find Eric and Linda standing a few inches apart, clearly about to k!ss. Eric’s hands are on Linda’s waist, and her eyes are already closed in anticipation. If l could back out without them knowing I was ever there, I would- but it’s too late.

When their l!ps are only inches apart, Eric turns toward the sound of the door, and the spell is broken.

Both of their bodies deflate as they realize the opportunity has been lost, and Linda’s cheeks are flushed bright pink. Eric still hasn’t released her, and his wolf is glowing behind his eyes, but he watches me expectantly – almost as if demanding an explanation for my abrupt appearance.

“Oh l’m sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt.” I apologize, feeling uncharacteristically sheepish, “but we need to talk.”

“Is Jane okay?” Linda asks, trying to put some distance between Eric and herself, then blinking in surprise when his hands tighten on her wa!st. His possessive display only lasts for a moment, and he relinquishes his hold on her after a few seconds. Either way, Linda turns an even deeper shade of red and tries to smother her smile.

“Jane is going to be fine.” I tell her warmly, “thank you for coming to me. It was the right thing to do.”

“Yes well, you know that and I know that, but I doubt Jane sees it that way.” Linda sighs, clearly fearing my spirited mate will be angry with her. However after the way Jane responded to me upstairs, I doubt that will actually be the case. My little wolf may be stubborn, but once she submits she’s only too sweet.

“Jane isn’t going to hold it against you.” I promise,

“She was in a bad way and already feeling much better.

Trust me, she’ll thank you for it when she wakes.”

“Not if you send us packing.” Linda grumbles, clearly expecting the same outcome Jane had.

“But l’m not.” I share, surprising them both.

along?” Eric repeats, as if he can’t believe his

before, but until very recently I never considered the possibility that Eric might return her feelings. This will be a good test – if his

though I was intentionally goading him for a reaction, the force of his reply

not taking kindly to his

what we’re walking into.” Eric announces sharply. “I don’t mind taking the risk for the pups and Goddess knows I don’t care whether or not you come out the other side in one piece.” He says to me. “But Jane and

have her trying to rescue them on her own, hiding all her plans from us and taking wild risks to save the pups behind our backs, and that’s exactly what she’ll do if I forbid it. This situation proves as much.” I explain, gesturing to Linda. “And Linda is an adult, she’s unmated

Linda

emits a fierce

could regroup and adjust our plans to include the girls.”I reply

like nothing more than to continue arguing about the girls, but he grits his teeth and answers my question. “Ifl had to guess, he didn’t know about the pups yet. He told me he had no son by my name, and that traitors of the Southern Isles had no grounds to

squeezes Eric’s arm in comfort, and his tense shoulders relax slightly. “Did you leave

said you were, and that I’m coming home.I didn’t tell him when or on what ship – but his spies will handle that part of things.” Eric related. “The first test will be whether or not I make it off the boat when we reach the shore. If he doesn’t have me killed, I should be able to travel to his palace unencumbered. Though he might also

her, but l am, and I can see her disappointment as clearly as if it was my own. “You see, that’s why we can’t have the girls with us- it’s

for you to change ships when we stop to resupply, so that you and l aren’t seen together.”

especially ones that look like this!” Eric says, pointing at Linda. He has a point. Linda is lovely, and Jane turns heads wherever she

like what?” Linda

Eric grinds out, as if it should be obvious. “Short of putting bags over their heads, I don’t see how you’re going to get around without them calling attention

Ethan can wear a disguise, so can we – hell, we’re better suited

Eric and I

would actually go along with it.” She says to me, “and you,” she added, turning to Eric. “Just tried to forbid me from

in Eric’s eyes, and the next thing I knew, he was dragging Linda into his arms, “Well, I

hers, and I decided that this was a conversation we could save for later. Leaving Eric and Linda pawing at each other like frisky teenagers, I return to my cabin, eager to

throws of a nightmare. Dropping my bags onto