The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 206

Ethan

“Daddy!” Paisley’s sweet voice whispers in my ear, as one of her sharp little fingers jabs my side. “Daddy, are you awakes?”

My eyes are still closed, and it feels as though I just fell asleep a moment ago. I’m not sure what time it is, but I know something must be up if Paisley is trying to wake me. Normally she climbs right into bed with me and snuggles up without a word, perfectly content to snooze until I’m ready to get up – even if her tummy is growling with hunger, she’ll happily choose cuddles over food.

“Daddy,” she whispers again, giving me another prod.

“No.” I moan, throwing an arm over my eyes dramatically. “I’m asleep.”

“Daddy!” Paisley giggles, the sweet sound lifting my sleepy spirits. “I’m serious.”

“So am I” I grumble, pulling the covers up over my head to hide from the adorable creature.

A moment later the duvet is yanked back down, and Paisley is sitting on my chest, determined to interrupt my rest. “Daddy I needs to talk to you.”

Begrudgingly I peek one eye open, assessing the serious pup and the low light filtering in through the windows. The sun must barely be rising, but my daughter’s beautiful green eyes are completely alert.

What’s wrong princess?” I ask, encouraging her to lie down agáin. She happily agrees, sprawling on my broad chest and resting her cheek against my shoulder.

“I’ve been thinking.” She says.

“Mhmm, about what?” I encourage, petting her tiny limbs.

fear that this isn’t actually true. “But just in case it isn’ I was thinking

putting my needs above theirs. When I don’t respond, Paisley presses on. “You could take

be with Jane and her siblings when they get the

to say no. Paisley is giving me the perfect excuse to see my beloved family before I go under the knife, and this truly will be

a bit more tightly. “We should go for a visit – as soon as

Matthew my decision, he heartily agrees, but Nina is another matter entirely. I tell her my decision over breakfast, waiting until Paisley left for school

down the piece of toast balanced between her perfectly manicured fingers, “Are you sure that’s a good

begin, exhaling heavily. “Paisley might be young, but she was absolutely right. If I’m.. If I die on the operating table, I don’t want my family’s last memory of me to be that day at the rest stop – when I took

you’ve been working for these last few months.” Nina objects, shifting restlessly in her

a letter for Paisley to give her if I don’t make it, but I still need to see her one last time, even if I can’t tell her how I feel. And I can tell the other pups.” I insist. “Besides, this way Paisley will be with Jane and her brothers and sister already. You won’t have to worry about taking her to the

me, Ethan, but it almost sounds like you’re expecting the worst to happen.” Nina frowns. “Are you planning on

question even though I know it’s well-intentioned. “I”m just trying to be realistic, Nina. I have a fifty-fifty chance. I don’t want to leave this earth with things unfinished. I need my children to know I

“You’re right. But if you’re going to do this, then I’m coming

the pups would

someone to watch your back.” Nina argues, “and besides, how would it look if you went off to see your ex and

that I’m

one neither of us will be happy in,

want to be alone with them, and I’m going to need

course.” Nina smiles gently.

for us to be a strong team. This trip can be a good thing for us, as long as

I know that isn’t entirely fair of me – there’s nothing inherently wrong with ambition and Nina explained why it was so important to

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