The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 165

3rd Person

Jane was kicking herself. She couldn’t believe she hadn’t foreseen this possibility. Of course the pups would ask Santa to reunite them with Ethan – Santa was supposed to be able to provide any gift you wanted, even ones parents didn’t approve.

She watched with bated breath as the tree farm Santa processed the children’s gift request, praying he wouldn’t make a promise she couldn’t keep. The last thing she needed was for this to be the year the pups found out the truth about Santa Claus. That would only add fuel to the fire. She could already see it playing out in her mind’s eye, tearful accusations of lies and tricks on top of everything else.

The Santa glanced at her for guidance, and she shook her head firmly. The pups were still gazing up at him in awe, waiting to see if he would make their dreams come true. “Ho now, that’s an awfully difficult thing for my elves to make in the workshop.” The man bluffed, Isn’t there something else you’ d like?

Some nice toys?”

“No.” Riley declared firmly. “We just want Mommy and Daddy to be together again”

I understand.” Santa Claus answers gently, “but there are some things even Santa can’t do.”

“Nuh-uh. ” Ryder insisted. “You can get around the whole world in one night, you have flying reindeer you’re magic! You can do anything!”

“Love is a different kind of magic, dear ones. ” He replies. I’m very sorry. But there must be something else you want for Christmas?”

The pups shook their heads, and the girls slipped off his la*p. Riley, Parker and Ryder returned to Jane’s side looking completely dejected, but Paisley stayed behind for a moment, whispering something into the old man’s ear too low for the others to overhear.

Santa nodded in reply and Paisley gradually rejoined her siblings.

What did you ask him, angel?” Jane asked, taking the pup’s hands and leading them away through the Snow.

“Nothing’portant.” Paisley replied cagily, exchanging meaningful glances with her siblings.

Later, after they’ d returned home and Jane was busy trying to situate the Christmas tree in its stand, the pups retreated to their room. “Okay, Paisley, what’s up?!” Riley asked excitedly, “what did you say to Santa?”

siblings’ attention, “have you ever noticed that Santa smells different

surprise, realizing for the first time that she

demanded, “he can’t be a different person

to visit every city in the world aforehand to find out what everyone wants, or even to read all the letters on his own. So he has thousands of helpers who go out and collect the letters and dress up like him to find out what

gaped,

I was right and he said tha’s exactly how it works!

whispered eagerly. “He doesn’ have all Santa’s magic, so he doesn’

‘Exactly!” Paisley confirmed.

to the real Santa.” Parker decided. “If anyone can get Mommy and Daddy back t’gether

should go to the North Pole?” Ryder asked, not quite

course that’s what we have to do!” Riley cried, clapping her small hands over her mouth when she realized

home!” Ryder whined. “And we don ‘ know the

things start out new

Parker interjected, having second thoughts of his own now. “I don’

we have to plan really good.” Riley

write a letter.” Ryder suggested. “Letters are always safe.. cept for

thoughtful looks, before nodding in agreement. “Come with us.” They led the way down the hall, tiptoeing over the cool wooden floor

tree. Usually Eric always went on these outing with them, then helped her put the tree up

time she stepped back to look at her handiwork, the tree was listing over to one side or another, completely crooked. Jane would gr0an and try again, but after a dozen attempts she

D*mnit, d*mnit, d*mnit!”

at Mommy.” Riley urged

looks so sad.”

the pups suddenly felt very guilt

was happening, Paisley ran out of their hiding spot and into

wait!” Riley called after her,

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