The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Jane

By the time Ethan finally calls me back in to see him, he’s been moved into a private room in the hospital’s VIP wing. I leave the pups with Devon, eager to have some more alone time with my stubborn mate. I know he’s still reeling from everything which has happened in the last few days, but I’ll be damned if I’m going to let him push me away again. Now that I know what he’s thinking, I feel ready for anything..

When I arrive upstairs, a pair of male nurses are helping Ethan try to stand. His back is to me, so I pause in the doorway to watch, my heart thumping loudly in my ears. “Okay Alpha, we re just going to try and put some weight on your legs. Take it slowly, and don’t be surprised if it doesn’t happen right away. These things take time.”

Ethan grunts and nods, using his hands to push off the bed while the nurses spot him. Through the open back of his hospital gown I can see a thick white bandage plastered to his spine, and as he gets his feet underneath him, I’m also treated to a flash of his sculpted behind. I barely fight the impulse to wolf whistle, afraid of startling him when he’s so unsteady.

I didn’t realize I was holding my breath until I see Ethan straightening up, standing on his own for the first time in months. Pride and happiness wells up inside of me, and my wolf dances for joy in my head. He’s really going to be okay.

Ethan manages to take a few steps, the nurses praising him with every inch of progress he makes. I can’t see my mate’s face, but I can only imagine the maelstrom of emotions he’s feeling joy, relief, impatience, restraint, frustration with his wolf. Almost as if he heard my thoughts, he shakes his head, “Damn, my wolf is really pushing to get out”

“I’m sure he is, but you need to wait until you’re able to get around better.” One of the nurses advises. Ethan is walking without their assistance, heading for the restroom, but it’s very slow going.

The three men disappear inside for a moment, and I hear the unmistakable sounds of a flushing toilet and running sink. When they reappear in the doorway, Ethan doesn’t look the least bit surprised to see me. I realize he probably smelled me the moment I arrived, and part of me wonders if he hadn’t been showing off for me – just a little.

“Spying little wolf?” He inquires, watching me with more warmth than I’ve experienced in a very long time.

“Peeping actually.” I correct him cheekily. “Those with more warmth than I’ve experienced in a very long time.

correct him cheekily. “Those

as he climbs back into bed, thanking the nurses and dismissing them. Once they leave, he pats the mattress beside him in invitation, and I slowly move forward, feeling both hopeful and uncertain. “How are you feeling?”I inquire, gingerly sliding onto the

elbow so he can hover over me while I rest on my back. His free hand automatically goes to my belly, and I feel the sudden urge to cry. I’ve been craving this closeness from him for so long, it’s difficult to believe this is real. “I feel better than I have in a long time.” He finally answers, his

want to steal as much time with him as I can before that happens, before I have to go on the offensive. So instead of saying what I really wish, I ask, “Aren’t you worried about the pack finding out about all this Ethan shrugs, “All the hospital staff are under NDAs. And it would

won’t truly hurt him beyond his approval ratings. I’m still processing his words

I normally wouldn’t have permitted such a treat so early in the day, but my pregnancy cravings had been demanding I indulge in the dessert myself, which would have made denying it to the pups very difficult indeed. Right on cue, a huge yawn

Ethan murmurs,stroking my hair. “I want to let you sleep, but we need to talk about

I

“I want you to listen to me very carefully, Jane.” His hands are still petting me in familiar, soothing patterns, and I immediately understand that my instincts were correct. I’m not going to like whatever

right now that I’m not going to go along with this. I’m not going to let you push me away anymore. I know you did all this because your wolf was trapped and we weren’t safe with you. I know you

so much

anything, but disqualified myself as your mate long before any of this began.” Pain blooms in his dark eyes, and I immediately open my mouth to argue. I can’t stand to see him in any more pain, not after everything he’s been through. However, Ethan’s finger presses to

flicking my tongue against the tip. Ethan groans and his eyes flash. The

I whimper with relief and slide my arms around his neck. How long have

lighting a fire deep in my bones and turning my entire

making me feel as light as a feather. My wolf is whining in my mind, and heat is pooling low in my belly. The kisses blur and blend until they no longer feel like individual meetings of our lips teeth and tongues. Instead they disappear into one blissful joining, a perfect dance as our bodies reacquaint themselves at

nerve-ending explode with sensation and need, only to neglect them. It’s been too long, I don’t understand how he can have so much restraint. 1 arch my back up towards his chest, rubbing my taut nipples against his muscular