The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Jane

Ethan and I run through the quiet streets of the city as our wolves, not minding one bit that we’re on pavement and not in the forest. We bound around shopkeepers and early morning commuters without a care in the world, oblivious to the curious looks we’re drawing.

I’ve always preferred running at night, but I couldn’t ask for a better opportunity to convince Ethan to stop being so stubborn. When I saw him in his wolf form with our pups climbing all over him this morning, pure joy washed over me. I might not have known how Ethan has been struggling these last few months, but I can’t even imagine how painful it has been to have his wolf trapped this way.

In fact, after the shock of my revelation about his lies wore off, the weight of the sorrow he must have been feeling since the Southern Isles almost destroyed me. I’ve been determined to hide my pain from him since I’m sure he’d use it as another excuse to push me away – evidence of his terrible influence or some other such nonsense – but the truth is that I’ve barely stopped crying since learning the truth. Granted, that’s not such a drastic change frOm the way things were before – learning the truth. Granted, that’s not such a drastic change from the way things were before – but the reasons are very different. The idea of my mate suffering alone all this time, believing he is not worthy of the pups and I, it would be too much to bear even if my hormones weren’t completely out of control.

So I’m beyond thrilled that Ethan’s wolf is finally free again, and though most of that happiness is selfless love for my mate.. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t planning to use it to my advantage as well.

I’d hoped his wolf might be more susceptible to my charms than Ethan is when he’s in full control, and I’ll be damned if it didn’t pay off. The moment he chose me over Nina my heart soared, even if I am starting to feel a bit sorry for the other Woman.

We finally reach the woods after a lengthy romp through town, and I waste no time trying to provoke Ethan to chase me. If there’s one way to make an impossible Alpha lose his head, it’s to deprive him of the thing he wants most. So I pounce and nip at his ankles while he playfully growls in reply, then rub my body up against his and nuzzle his furry throat. I cover him with my scent, making sure it fills his senses to the brim.

Then, when the time is right, I take off into the trees as fast as I can.

I can already envision Ethan behind me, trying to resist his instincts to give chase. His wolf’s prey drive will be in high gear now, and I can hear him pawing the ground in the distance, low grumbles vibrating in his chest. Eventually a frustrated howl shatters the morning air, and then pounding footsteps are charging after me. I can admit to feeling more than a little smug now, even though I know Ill have my hands full when he catches me. I know better than to think winning him over will be this simple, but it’s certainly a step in the right dỉrection.

I direct my sprint towards the thermal pools hidden deep in the forest, hoping I can reach them before Ethan. My hard work pays off, and just as I enter the steam-filled clearing where the bubbling pools await, a massive but surprisingly gentle weight crashes into me. Ethan pins me to the ground, emitting a triumphant snarl. I don’t submit immediately, bucking against him and growling over my shoulder, pretending to be outraged even though I’m secretly goating.

Yield. His fierce voice sounds in my head. You wanted a chase, now accept your defeat, mate.

him, showing my belly and offering the curve of my neck.

mind, running with such

the pup. I remind him defiantly. In fact, I think I might need some

He threatens, his glowing eyes

said anything about getting away? I inquire innocently. In fact, the exercise I was thinking

so he can see all my curves – which are far more considerable thàn when he enjoyed them last. I want Ethan’s wolf to stay in control, but I also know how distracted he’s been by the sight of my changing body lately. If he can’t stop staring at it when it’s clothed, I have to think he’ll be even more interested

south, lingering on my belly, so obviously swollen with his child. His nostrils flare as he breathes in the scent of my desire, which is always rampant these days. I can imagine how I must look to him, both full of

up at him. “Unless you want to stay here.” I adopt a shiver, gesturing to the fog blooming around us in the wintery air, “though it’s

over me with narrowed eyes. “I know what you’re doing, little

and I sidle close. “Then I should be easy to resist, should

I come up again with water

can’t keep them inside any longer. “When l

not alone.” He answers

I need you as my mate, Ethan.” I proclaim softly, peeking up at him from beneath

support. My body is desperate for attention from the pup’s father – it doesn’t want anyone

do this Jane,

grits out, though he doesn’t push me

but nothing I do is enough.” I wrap