The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 187

Jane

One moment the pavement is careening up towards my face, and the next strong arms catch me around the waist. “Woah there.” Devon’s familiar voice sounds in my ear as his scent washes over me.

“I’m sorry,” I slur, “The baby..”

Devon’s arms tense, then my legs are lifted out from under me and I can feel us moving. Only later do I realize that my vision had blacked out, but I feel mildly comforted by the rocking sensation of being carried. A few moments later I’m being set into a chair, and I hear Devon asking a waitress for some water. Almost immediately a cool glass is pressed to my lips, and I manage to take a few sips. Slowly my disorientation eases, and I blink the spots out of my eyes.

When my vision returns, I see Devon kneeling in front of me, a concerned expression on his face.

There you are.” He praises, brushing the hair from my eyes, “Just take your time, Jane, we can stay here as long as you need.”

I gulp down more water, pressing my palm to my belly as if testing my own nausea. “I’m sorry.” I say again, staring at the man before me in shock.

There was a time when I knew Devon as well as I knew Ethan – at least, I thought I had. I never knew he felt anything for me other than friendship. I certainly never imagined he left the territory because of me.

“For what?” He says, his eyes crinkling with his smile, “Fainting or making me fall in love with you?”

“Both,” I frown, suddenly feeling so guilty I can’t breathe.

“Jane, I was only teasing.” Devon remarks wryly,”

I promise neither were your fault.” He eyes my belly then, scenting the air as if hoping to catch the scent of my unborn pup. Unfortunately it’s too early for my scent to have changed just yet, but clearly my muttered excuses hadn’t gone unheard.

“You’re breeding again.”

“Yes.” I sigh, trying to remind myself what a blessing this is. When I first suspected I was pregnant I couldn’t face the news because of what it might mean for our mission, when I learned it was true I was overjoyed, but my heart has been so broken since then that I don’t think I’ve really processed how I feel about the new baby.

together?” Devon inquires gently, as if he’s trying to figure out some puzzle but is reluctant to search for

confirm. “In the New Year the pups and I are going back

says mysteriously,

got some crackers

thank you.” I express, summoning a

eat something.” Devon insists, “You’ve got to keep

then.” I agree, dragging a hand through my hair. “Why is it

the Dark Moon pack in the New Year myself.” Devon replies, flashing me a

to keep up with our conversation because

the pups and going off on adventures to keep up

I in the forest. Sitting in front of him now, it seems

my chair when I reach for him, but he steadies me with another gentle smile. “You

not sure I’d mind one.” I

I’d like

chair next to mine. “Can I ask what happened?” He questions. “I don’t mean to be nosy, I just… I thought

a cup of tea from the

won’t be too difficult for you.” He

well as I do. Slowly I begin telling the tale, pausing when I can’t find the right words, sipping my tea when I feel the emotion creeping up in my voice. I manage to make it all the way up to Ethan’s Rejection

shake myself, hating how pitiful I’m being. Every time I convince myself I’m over it, I realize I’ve been fooling myself. The emotion rushes forth with so much force

soft tissue. He doesn’t try to tell me it’s alright, or make excuses for his old friend, he simply hugs

I knew… he never would have taken anyone’s word above

at all.”I state bitterly. “He’s quite the chameleon, and

professes, rubbing

never Would have left

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