The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 123

Jane

What do you mean, he’s already gone?” Linda demands, her mouth hanging open in shock and disbelief. Mere moments ago she’d been telling me how happy she was with Eric, and now she looked as if her entire world had been turned on its head.

There was an earlier boat departing, Ethan explains wearily, gesturing towards a ship steaming out of the harbor. And he thought you would try to go with him if you knew.

So he just left me?” Linda gasps, sounding as if the words are catching in her throat. “He might be going to his death and he left me without even saying goodbye?”

I’m sorry, Linda.” Ethan professes, his deep voice full of sympathy. “He wanted to protect you, that’s all.”

I wince, knowing how well this announcement will be received. Somehow men never seem to learn that making decisions for their mates under the guise of protection never goes over well. Sure enough, Linda’s hands curl into fists as her cheeks flush scarlet, but she stomps away down the dock, having enough sense not to explode at Ethan.

I immediately try to go after her, but Ethan catches me around the waist. Not so fast, you.

How are you feeling?

Well enough to go talk her down. I state simply, not turning to face Ethan for fear of letting him see how pale I am. “Let me handle this, can you get the disguises without us?”

I’m not worried about the disguises, I’m worried about you.” Ethan corrects, trying to get me to look him in the eye. I don’t like leaving you alone when you’ve been so sick.”

Il be okay.” I promise, starting to lose my patience. “It’s just a bit of seasickness and Linda needs me.”

Says the woman who insisted she was dying a few days ago.” Ethan sighs, releasing me. “All right. We’ll plan to meet back here then? In half an hour?”

“Deal.” I agree, but I’m already following Linda.

When I find her, curled up in the windowsill of a seaside shop and glaring at everyone who passes by, I can tell she’s on the verge of tears.

honey.” I tell my friend.

think there’s anywhere on this island to find a stiff drink?” Linda sniffs, crossing her arms over

in protest. “Comeon,” I encourage, wrapping my arm around her shoulders and pulling her up,

freely. “I’ve waited for him for so long.” Linda admits, taking

I soothe, squeezing her hand. “I mean look at Ethan. He tried to leave me behind. Men always want

and we just bide our time like good little house wives.” Linda gripes, “and I’m not even

It’s infuriating, and it isn’t fair. We have just as

glass. That no matter what happens on this trip, we won’t let them leave us behind. We won’t let them exclude us, and if they try, we’ll find a way to get back in,

gladly

about his efforts to rescue the pups. I think he knows better now than to try, but I wouldn’t put it past him if things changed somehow. If the odds shifted

and make a toast to seal the deal, For the

I can feel him approaching behind me as if his body is an extension of my own, as if my every nerve ending is

Linda murmurs, eyeing

know.” I answer, trying to appear nonchalant

settles on my nape, circling the back of my neck in a possessive hold that tells every man in the room I belong to him – as if his mark didn’t already. The modern, independent woman inside me wants to

the taking and hoping he won’t notice the tension he’s interrupted. He obliges, extracting a few lazy k!sses from my mouth before straightening up

say in unison, our voices full of abject innocence,

takes the seat next to mine, tucking me into his side. “I knew it was a bad idea to leave you

you want to blame anyone, blame

“He brought this on

what on himself?” Ethan questions, his eyes

Nothing.” We chime again.

save me

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255