The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 196

Jane

My dreams are deep and hazy. When I wake, I can’t remember any of them. They slip through my fingers like water, and I’m left wondering how I fell asleep in the first place. The last thing I remember, I called Ethan to tell him Paisley was missing.

Paisley! I j3rk up, rising to a sitting position on the rest stop couch where I’ve apparently been napping. I frantically look around the room, searching for my pups, but especially my youngest. When I don’t see them, I push myself to my feet, stumbling out into the brisk daylight. As soon as I walk outside, I see Devon and Ethan standing over a puppy pile. Parker, Riley, and Ryder are on the ground, curled up around their sister – giggling and wrestling.

As soon as I see Paisley, I’m crying. Why do I feel like I’ve been crying a lot today? I don’t even remember most of the morning.

“Paisley!” I exclaim, rushing to join the pile. I drop to my knees in front of them, untangling Paisley from her siblings and dragging her into my arms, before welcoming the others to join us.

“Mommy!” The sweet pup cries, wrapping her plump arms around my neck. I rock back and forth, weeping into her neck and k!ssing every inch of skin I can reach. Only once she’s been thoroughly smothered, do I offer my other babies the same affection, squeezing them all so tightly they begin to complain. “You scared me half to death!” I tell Paisley, ignoring Parker and Riley’s attempts to wriggle free from our hug ball.

“I’m sorry, Mommy.” She professes, tears swimming in her beautiful eyes. “I didn’ wanna scare you. I just wanted Daddy so bad.”

“I know, angel.” I murmur, hating to know how badly she’s hurting. “I know you’re having a hard time right now. I am too, but you can’t run away from me. You can’t put yourself in danger that way.”

“Jane.” I look up to see Ethan looking down at us, a pained grimace on his face. “We need to talk.”

Oh Goddess, not another scolding. He was helpful earlier when I called him, and he clearly found Paisley like he promised, but now she’s safe I’m almost certain I’ve got an earful coming my way.

I’m not ready to hear what a terrible mother I am again, I don’t need to be reminded.

“Do we have to?” I inquire softly, still cuddling my babies.

“Yes.” He answers gently, glancing at Devon.”

Devon can watch the pups in the meantime.”

tighten around the

go after everything that’s happened today. In fact, I don’t think I’m ever going to

keep my pups safe at

thoughts. “No one is ever

all nod their heads in agreement, staring up at

I argue, still

budge, Ethan gently overpowers me, pulling the pups from my stranglehold and lifting

Mama bear,

how much time has passed

goes very still, “Which

to make any sense of this. “Did we

called to tell me about Paisley,

I repeat, stunned and wracking my brains for any

thought we were back in the city when the traffickers first took the pups. You didn’t know where you were or

My thoughts immediately jump to Riley,

were very distressed to see you so upset.” He confirms, sending a stab of guilt straight through me. I’m trying to picture the scene we must have made – me having a mental breakdown in front of my

to talk to them, I have to explain!” I’m

Jane. And Devon

tried to help you through it but eventually he called me and I convinced you

blubbering mess. Shame and guilt battle for dominance over my

around to my side, sliding an arm around my waist and supporting me before I can collapse. “How has it come to this?” I gasp, “This

even more vulnerable than usual. Besides, it isn’t weak to bear scars from your traumas – if anything it shows you’ve survived against all the odds.” He guides me around a corner, out of sight from Devon and our pups.”You need to cut yourself

this the same man who’s been telling me I’m not fit to be a mother and I need to blame myself for everything that’s gone wrong lately? Has he actually

me. “Why are you being nice to me?” I inquire, narrowing my eyes at

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