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.

I could forget. “And I know everything’s gonna be okay,” Paisley pauses, betraying her fear that this isn’t actually true.

honest I’d been thinking about this idea myself, but every time the notion rose in my mind I forced it back down, telling myself I was being selfish, putting my needs above theirs. When I don’t respond, Paisley presses on. “You could take me for a visits,

know where she was headed. That way if I don’t survive, she’ll already be with Jane and her siblings when they get the news. Nina won’t have to bear the

is giving me the perfect excuse to see

a bit more tightly. “We should go for

I tell Matthew my decision, he heartily agrees, but Nina is another matter entirely. I tell her

toast balanced between her perfectly manicured fingers, “Are you sure

me to be that day at the rest stop – when I took

can’t tell Jane how much you love her. It will undo everything you’ve been working for these last

if I can’t tell her how I feel. And I can tell the other pups.” I insist. “Besides, this way Paisley will be

sounds like you’re expecting the worst to happen.” Nina frowns.

chance. I don’t want to leave this earth with

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

how Jane or the pups would handle that, and I don’t want to hurt

would it look if you went off to see your ex and left

marriage. The one you’re determined to make happen and that I’m going along with because I owe you for screwing up your life

us will be happy in, but

to be alone with them, and I’m

Nina smiles gently. “We’re a team,

can be a good thing

the door to my consciousness. Thoughts about how calculating Nina is, how determined she seems to become Luna, and how little she seems to care for anything else. 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 her when we struck this deal. I just

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