The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 172

Jane

I flinch as Ethan’s harsh words slam into me. For half a second there, I actually hoped things might not be as bad as I was expecting. He seemed so thrilled to see the pups I even wondered if I hadn’t somehow concocted this narrative about our separation in my head. But no, the moment the pups went down for a nap the warm, loving father disappeared.

He’s been replaced by the same heartless bastard who rejected me so brutally, who betrayed every promise he made me on our journey.

You know what I’m doing here.” I rasp a moment later, hating how badly it hurts to be in the same room with him. The Ethan I fell in love with hardly ever kept me out of arm’s reach when we were together. His hands were always on me if I was near, and I always felt safe to reach for him too.

The worst part is that he smells and looks as good as ever, and my pregnancy h0rmones are pulling me towards him like a magnet. My inner omega is responding to his anger and dominance as ever, urging me to submit even though I have to be strong right now. I have to fight for my pups. “The children need you. I was wrong before – when I wanted to take them from you. I realize what a mistake that was.”

I told you neveř to contact me again.” He snarls, positively vibrating with rage. “And so you choose to turn up on my doorstep instead?”

“Are you even listening to me?” I cry, trying to keep my voice low to avoid waking the pups. “Ethan the pups are devastated. They’re traumatized and they miss you like crazy. I know you want to punish me, but please don’t punish them too. They’re innocent – they don’t deserve this.”

I’m listening, Jane.” Ethan bites back. “And would you like to know what I hear?”

He’s prowling towards me again, circling me like the predator he is and making my spine tremble with unease. I’ve rarely seen this kind of feral energy from him – and certainly never directed at me. The closest he ever came to being so aggressive with me was after Eve and Petra’s plot, but then it was all anger and betrayal. This feels different somehow – wilder, almost unhinged. “Please – I begin, feeling truly afraid of my mate for the first time.

never have even given her the time of day. I hear a spoiled schemer who finally got exactly what she deserves and still refuses to take responsibility

fault, and I’m sorry! I take responsibility – I lied, I faked my death, I planned on stealing Paisley from you!” I hiccup, feeling a breakdown looming very

care. I don’t have any dignity left, there’s no place for pride when it comes to protecting one’s children. But I can’t just stand by and watch them suffer, Ethan! I’ll do anything you want, just

rumbles. You want me to take them back knowing full well I can’t possibly

desperately. “I just don’t want them to hurt anymore. I want them to be safe, not taking wild risks to get back to you!It has nothing to do with

would leave them all?”

your back on them and walk

I immediately think. They need me! However the more I consider the question, the more I wonder if it’s true. Ethan’s right, they’ re hurting right now because of me. I don’t think he’s being fair about me deserving this punishment, but if I’d never started a relationship with him again, if I’d listened

never would have learned how terrible the world can be. Maybe they really would be better off without me. After all, I can’t protect them. My pathetic fight with Anita proved that, just like her scheme proved they’ll forever be targets. If it has to be one parent or the other, they’d certainly be more secure and better provided for with

and I know he’s reading every thought as it runs through my

I don’t even get a chance to answer him before he gives me a look that makes it clear exactly how vile

you? What kind of mother would

even want them? Are you just trying to pawn them off

Goddess, I can’t win. I’m a liar and a traitor for taking them from him, and I’m a monster for considering giving them back. “I’m just trying to help them!” I practically shout. Tears streaming down my cheeks. I don’t know what to

you want – just tell me

on my knees begging now. I cover my face in my hands, sobbing and rocking

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