Ch. 221..225: The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups Chapter 221-225
The Luna And Her Quadruplet Pups Chapter 221
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.
The word “mate” sets off glorious bells in my mind, and I put on a show of begrudging surrender. I roll over beneath him, showing my belly and offering the curve of my neck. Ethan immediately lowers his muzzle to my tummy, Swiping a few licks over my navel. Naughty mate.
He rumbles in my mind, running with such precious cargo.
Exercise is good for the pup. I remind him defiantly. In fact, I think I might need some more.
Don’t even think about trying to get away from me now, Janey. He threatens, his glowing eyes boring into mine as he looms above me.
Who said anything about getting away? I inquire innocently. In fact, the exercise I was thinking of requires that you stay very close.
Janey, he growls in warning, but it’s too late. I shift back into my human form, stretching out beneath him 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 to see me in all my naked glory.
Sure enough, Ethan’s wolfish eyes travel from my face to my enlarged breasts, so sensitive to the touch. His gaze rakes further 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 maternal strength and utter vulnerability. Few things can make a mate feel more protective than a breeding mate, and I need to trigger those possessive instincts if I’m going to win him back.
“Come swim with me, Ethan.” I invite, starting to crawl out from under him. He growls as I try to move away, and I freeze, blinking innocently 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 awfully cold.”
Ethan transforms back into his human form, towering over me with narrowed eyes. “I know what you’re doing, little wolf…
I extend my arms to him, asking for assistance getting back on my feet. He pulls me up without hesitation, and I sidle close. “Then I should be easy to resist, should I?” I challenge, turning away towards the pools. I sway my h**s as I approach, sensing his eyes on my round backside and trying not to crow with my victory.
I hear a smothered curse at my back, and then Ethan’s footsteps in pursuit. I sink into the hot springs, warmth immediately enveloping my chilled limbs. There’s a gentle splash as Ethan enters the pool behind me, and I swim only far enough to ensure he’ll follow. Dipping below the surface, I come up again with water cascading down my naked body, tuning to find Ethan so close behind me that I don’t even have to reach for him. His powerful arms automatically latch onto me, no doubt concerned for the effort I might expend treading water. He’s tall enough to stand here, but I cling to him for Support.
“I’ve missed you.” I confess. It wasn’t what I planned on saying, but the feelings are so powerful I can’t keep them inside any longer. “When l found out about the baby, I was so excited that we could go through this pregnancy together. I didn’t want to do it alone again.”
Ethan winces, instinctively pulling me a little closer. “You’re not alone.” He answers hoarsely. “I’l always be here, just not as your mate.”
“But I need you as my mate, Ethan.” I proclaim softly, peeking up at him from beneath my lashes.
Not just for protection and support. My body is desperate for attention from the pup’s father – it doesn’t want anyone else.”I explain, sliding my arms around his neck.
“Don’t do this Jane, it’s already hard enough.”
Ethan grits out, though he doesn’t push me away.
“Do you know what happens in the second trimester?”I continue, rubbing my beaded nipples against his bare chest. “I”m on fire 24/7, and for weeks now I’ve been trying to satisfy the ache, but nothing I do is enough.” I wrap my legs around his waist, rocking my h**s against his long, hard member. His fingers dig into my sides, and I dip my head to nibble his neck.
Ethan doesn’t say a word, but a steady growl rumbles in his chest, and I know he’s on the brink of giving in. “Would it really be so terrible to give in, just this once?” I suggest, getting more and more blatant with my seduction as my confidence grows.
“It’s never just once.” Ethan snaps, his eyes glowing in the dim light.
I shrug, feigning disappointment. “Well if you’re determined not to want me, I suppose I could ask Devon.”
Before the words are even out of my mouth, I know I’ve gone too far. A vicious snarl tears through the air, and as I look up at Ethan’s furious expression I can only wonder if he’s going to k**s
“Don’t do this Jane, it’s already hard enough.”
Ethan grits out, though he doesn’t push me away.
“Do you know what happens in the second trimester?” I continue, rubbing my beaded nipples against his bare chest. “I”m on fire 24/7, and for weeks now I’ve been trying to satisfy the ache, but nothing I do is enough.” I wrap my legs around his waist, rocking my h**s against his long, hard member. His fingers dig into my sides, and I dip my head to nibble his neck.
Ethan doesn’t say a word, but a steady growl rumbles in his chest, and I know he’s on the brink of giving in. “Would it really be so terrible to give in, just this once?” I suggest, getting more and more blatant with my seduction as my confidence grows.
“It’s never just once.” Ethan snaps, his eyes glowing in the dim light.
I shrug, feigning disappointment. “Well if you’re determined not to want me, I suppose I could ask Devon.
Before the words are even out of my mouth, I know I’ve gone too far. A vicious snarl tears through the air, and as I look up at Ethan’s furious expression I can only wonder if he’s going to k**s me or kill me.
The Luna And Her Quadruplet Pups Chapter 222
Jane
“Not want you?” Ethan snarls furiously, seeming angrier about that suggestion than my words about Devon. “Not want you? That has never been the problem!”
His hands are so fierce on my body, and I can see a wild sort of desperation in his handsome features.
His eyes are glowing and his fangs extended -I know his wolf is right on the edge.
“Then show me.” I demand. Sliding my hand down between our flush bodies. “Let me feel your desire, Ethan.”
“Why are you doing this?” He g****s, burying his head in my neck.
“Because you’re punishing yourself for something that isn’t your fault.” I murmur in reply, my lips brushing against his ear as I speak. “And it’s gone on long enough.”
“But it is my fault, Janey. Everything l lI do backfires, every time I try to do the right thing for you, I f**k up.” He confesses, sounding so vulnerable I ache.
“Then maybe you should stop trying to figure out the answer for me, and start working with me. Ask me what I want and give it to me, don’t try to do it all alone.” I suggest, making my frustration with this impossible man clear in my voice. “You might be the Alpha, but we’re in this together.”
“I feel so lost.” He whispers then. “I haven’t been myself these last months. I don’t know how I even managed to stay sane. I don’t trust my instincts.”
“I know.” I confirm, encouraging him to lift his head and look me in the eye. “I know how that feels. But when I was lost you found me and led me back to myself, so please let me do the same for you. This is what mates do.. everybody falls down every now and then, what matters is how you get back up.”
“How can you still want me after what I did to you?” He inquires, his hand sliding up around my nape.
“Because you’re the only one there’s ever been for me. You’re the only one there will ever be.” I profess, praying to the Goddess that he’ll believe me.
“What about Nina?” He asks hoarsely, and I’m amazed to see how vulnerable he seems after all his anger and stern words.
“We can figure the rest out later, Ethan.” I assure him. “For now, just be with me.” I plead, writhing against him again.
He swears dropping his head back to my throat. At first I thìnk he’s going to refuse me, so I’m shocked to feel his fangs digging into my shoulder, holding me in place, but not breaking the skin. “It’s been too long, Jane. I don’t think I can be gentle.”
“I don’t want you to be gentle.” I whimper, needing him to claim me every bit as roughly as he probably needs to take me. “Let me feel your power. Make me forget these last few months.” I beg, nipping the shell of his ear.
That was all it took. Ethan lifts his head and slams his mouth into mine, making my heart soar with stunning relief. Oh goddess, how I’ve needed this.
How I’ve missed this. His lips move over mine with effortless skill – he’s always known exactly how to make my b***d sing, and this is no different. It feels like coming home.
His thumb is ruthlessly circling the bundle of nerves at the apex of my thighs, fingers already delving into the pool of wetness gathered at the entrance of my sheath. My h**s are feverishly rising to meet Ethan’s hand, as if the movement might pull his fingers inside me. My wolf is out of her mind with l**t, and there’s a steady rumble vibrating in Ethan’s chest that I think must be his own wolf at work. I’m already so close to coming, and he’s barely touched me. He finally slides two fingers into my s*x and my tight inner muscles begin to clench and contract, squeezing the digits like a vice.
He lifts me out of the water until my breasts are level with his mouth. He laves and suckles my breasts, sending jolts of electricity straight to my clit. His fingers crook inside me, massaging that spot that only he can find. Riding the wave of pleasure higher and higher, it crashes over me much too soon and I shudder and shake in my mate’s strong arms.
With a sultry growl, Ethan claims my lips once more, extracting long, deep k****s while his fingers continue to gently rùb my folds, helping me come down from the high. Only instead of coming down, the continued attention just begins driving me to another peak, and I whimper into his mouth.
Ethan hooks his arms beneath my knees, lifting my h**s and lining up his huge c**k with my tight sheath. I wait for the glorious stretch, but it doesn’t come.
I squirm as my inner muscles clench and spasm, furious that he isn’t already inside me, and Ethan’s deep voice breaks through my rapture. ‘Look at me, Jane.’ I can’t, I’m too busy staring at the point where our bodies connect, where he remains poised outside my sheath. I watch my h**s rock unsuccessfully against his head, frustration at being pulled back from the edge fraying at my senses. ‘Ethan, please.”
“Goddess,’ He growls triumphantly. I’ve missed hearing you like this – all feverish and needy.” His nose nuzzles mine, coaxing. ‘Give me your eyes, baby.’
The message is clear, I’m not going to get what I need, until I give him what he wants. I truly poked the bear when I challenged him tonight, and he’s going to let me feel every ounce of his dominance.
The moment I look up at him, he thrusts into my tight channel, watching my eyes widen and dilate with the intense pleasure of being completely filled. He wrenches the pleasure out of me with a merciless determination that would have brought me to my knees if the pool wasn’t holding me up.
At first he just rocks into me, moving so deliciously slowly that I can feel every ridge of his flesh dragging over my insides. He slowly pulls back, entering me again at the same measured pace, but with such force that it steals my breath.
His flared tip rubs into my g-spot with perfect precision, and a cry bursts from my lips and I finally crest the tidal wave of pleasure Ethan created, shuddering and shaking in his arms. Still he does not let up, continuing to taunt and tease me until I’ve all but forgotten my own name.
I brace one arm against the pool, aggressively dragging Ethan’s mouth down to mine and immediately opening for his tongue. I k**s him with every ounce of pent-up passion I’ve carried since we parted- and he k****s me back every bit as desperate to reaffirm our bond.
This is the way it’s supposed to be. We should be like this always, joined as mates and never parted.
Ethan’s deep, languid thrusts speed up to a relentless pace, taking ne without restraint as the delicious friction builds inside me. I’m still propping myself up partway, meeting him thrust for thrust with my long legs wrapped around his back. He finds a handhold in my long hair and tugs my head back so that I can see his fangs extend, dark hunger filling his eyes. I rake my nails down his back as our tongues tangle, and a guttural m**n leaves Ethan’s mouth as he pounds into my heat.
He begins kissing his way towards my neck, scraping his jaw over my tender skin. Yes, yes, yes!
My wolf chants as he teases the junction of my neck and shoulder with his talented tongue. He’s going to reclaim me!
His hands are everywhere, drawing out my bliss in any way he can. Ethan watches my glazed expression like a starving man, drinking in my pleasure as if it’s his own. I toss my head back and forth, feeling near tears as I realize I’m spiraling towards another climax.
“Ethan -” I whimper, trying to squirm away. The pleasure is suddenly too much. I’m too sensitive, and this o****m feels different somehow, terrifying in its intensity. I can only think to flee, nevermind that Ethan is more than twice my size.
I whine when he doesn’t give me an inch, “It’s too much!”
“Don’t fight it,’ He croons, taking long, deep strokes while he cradles my body. Just let go.”
I opens my mouth as if I might respond, but no sound comes out. Instead I clamp my eyes shut, my sheath clenching desperately around Ethan.
“That’s it,” He praises me tenderly, filling me with a sense of such safety and love that I let myself fall. “Just like that, f**k.’
Just as I detonate, he returns his mouth to my throat, sinking his fangs into my shoulder, slicing deep and letting the magic of our bond flow through my body. Fireworks burst in my vision, and as my mate reclaims me at long last, I pass out from sheer – overwhelming pleasure.
The Luna And Her Quadruplet Pups Chapter 223
Jane
When I open my eyes, Ethan and I are still in the thermal pool. I can feel the water lapping and bubbling around me, but he’s no longer inside me, and when I look up it’s to find his dark gaze watching me intently. Gradually I realize he’s moved to the shallow end of the spring so he can sit on the submerged ledge and hold me in his lap.
He rests one hand on my round belly, and our baby glutters inside me as if the tiny bean knows its father is near.
“How long was I out?” I inquire softly, stretching and reveling in the delicious ache of my muscles.
I’m filled with the lazy contentment of a well-loved mate, utterly drugged with pleasure that is only deepened by the sting of my claiming mark. I can feel the evidence of Ethan’s dominance in the swollen flesh between my legs, the bite marks on my b.reasts and faint bruises on my back and th!ghs. And right now I can’t imagine anything better than this… except perhaps if I had some chocolate to nibble while my mate cares for me.
“Just a few minutes.” Ethan answers, his deep voice still husky and heated. “How are you feeling?”
“Incredible” I sigh, nuzzling his c.hest and nipping his salty skin. “Loved.. safe… claimed.”
Ethan purrs, the sound of an Alpha who knows he’s done well for his mate: proud, satisfied and only slightly smug. “Delirious with pleasure?” He suggests, a teasing note in his voice.
“That too.” I grin, recalling the ruthless way he’d brought ne to climax over and over. “I think you wanted to punish me a little.” I remark, even though I can’t think of a better way to pay for my times.
“I was just giving you what you asked for.” He answers darkly, his l!ps moving against my ear.
Did you learn your lesson ?”
“And what lesson would that be?” I inquire innocently, too elated to be flirting with him to consider the fact that my body can’t handle any more excitement right now.
“You’re playing with fire, Janey” He chuckles, tugging my head back to claim my l!ps. I open for him immediately, too overwhelmed with joy to do anything else. How long have I been dreaming of being with him this way again? His tongue slides into my mouth, coaxing my own out of hiding and taking up a familiar dance.
As I sink into the k!ss, his hand travels between my legs, and I jerk in surprise, clenching my th!ghs together. “No! I’m too sens!tive.” I object, dragging my mouth away from his.
“But if you didn’t learn your lesson, we’re going to have to repeat it.” He informs me, watching me squirm with ravenous desire.
“But we only just finished, there’s no way you’re ready to go again.” I don’t know why I said it, perhaps because my brain is absolute mush after so much stimulation, perhaps because I simply believed it was impossible. Yet to my amazement, I can already feel Ethan’s harness pressing against my bottom.
As my words land, a rumble of warning sounds in Ethan’s c.hest, and I feel myself being lifted. “Such a naughty little wolf.” He growls, rearranging me so that my back rests against his muscular c.hest.
First you demand pleasure from your mate even though he’s trying to keep his distance, then you question his endurance?” He tuts ominously, sliding my legs to either side of his th!ghs and spreading his knees so I’m splayed open.
“I just meant.. oh!”I can’t finish my thought, because the next thing I know he’s cupping my sens!tive b.reasts and rubbing my tight nipples with his thumbs.
“You forget that I haven’t been able to do this in months.” Ethan croons, pausing to leave the soft spot behind my ear. “Between missing you and being trapped in that damn chai… I reckon I could keep this up for hours and hours.” I whimper as one of his hands returns to my dripping se.x. My own hand clamps around his wrist to try and protect my overworked cl!t, but it doesn’t do any good.
“None of that, now.” He continues skillfully stroking me, until my overwhelmed whines transform into m0ans. “We’re going to do this until the message sinks in, Mate. I’m going to make you come so many times you’ll sleep for a week.”
My head falls back and I cry out as his fingers sink inside me, and I know my only choice is to hang on and enjoy the ride… assuming I can survive it.
An hour or so later I’m a babbling mess, begging Ethan for mercy as he brings me off for what feels like the dozenth time. He knows my body too well, and I suspect he’s been fantasizing about this since we parted, because he chooses a different tactic every time. Make no mistake, this has been one of the most amazing se.xual experiences of my life, but a woman can only handle so much pleasure before she collapses.
Thankfully he finally relents, gathering my limp limbs in his arms and holding me close. He purrs and rocks me as I come down from my high, murmuring sweet nothings in my ear. I’m floating in and out of awareness, flitting back and forth between a stratospheric plane of physical ecstasy and reality, sending a wave of emotions I don’t even understand flooding out of me. “Poor darling,”
Ethan’s deep voice cuts through the haze, and somewhere in the back of my mind I’m disgruntled by the fact that he’s speaking as though he isn’t the one responsible for my current state. “You bit off more than you could chew, didn’t you?”
I shake my head, “Your wolf started it.” I hiccup, surprised that I’m actually able to summon words. “He’s the one who dragged me out of the house.”
“He did.” Ethan confirms, “but for a run, not so you could try to force me to change my mind”
“I won’t apologize for loving you.” I argue, trying to snuggle closer even though there’s no space left between us. “You needed to be pushed.”
“I did.”Ethan professes tenderly, k!ssing my temple. “I see that now, but you know what happens when you provoke an Alpha, Janey.”
I know he’s still talking about the se.xual overload from which I’m recovering, but all I can hear are the words: I did. I try to sit up, only to discover that I can’t. “Does that mean.. are you – can we…?”
He laughs, nibbling his mark. “If today proved anything to me it’s that when you’re determined to get your Way, you’ll stop at nothing to get it. It’s no wonder that our children are such forces of nature” I know he’s thinking about Paisley and the way she vowed to run away as many times as it tọok to make him accept her choice. I know because she was my inspiration. “I figure if I’m going to lose the battle anyway, I might as well have some fun along the way.’
“Going to lose?” I parrot uncertainly. I’m thrilled to hear him talking as though we have a romantic future together, but I don’t trust the way he’s phrasing things. “You mean you’re still going to fight me?”
Ethan offers me a wolfish grin, “Are you so ready to be done with the chase, little hunter?”
I love his teasing, but I still find myself frowning. “I want our family to be whole again.” I answer seriously, thinking of my unborn pup.
“The baby will be here in a few months, and our lives need to be as calm as possible when it does. You know how it is with newborns.”
Ethan’s eyes glitter, “I have news for you, angel.
With our pups, our lives are never going to be calm.” I open my mouth to reply, but Ethan surprises me with another k!ss. We lose another minute or two in the embrace, but then he pulls away, leaning his forehead against mine. “Settled maybe.” He decides. “Our lives can be settled, but it’s not going to be easy. I made promises to Nina, to the pack – I guaranteed no more Luna chaos.
Those things aren’t going to go away overnight.”
“Í know.” I sigh, “but can’t we get on the same page in the meantime?”
“I love you so much.” Ethan proclaims, stroking my cheek. “And I want to give you everything your heart desires, but we’ve been through a lot. I’m still recovering, and though I know you’re willing to forgive me, I have a lot to atone for. We can’t just pick up where we left off and ignore everything that’s happened since.”
I know he’s right, even though it’s annoying. “Just promise me we’ll get there. Promise me you ‘ll try.
Don’t give up on us.”
Ethan takes a moment to reply, his dark eyes boring into me with so much longing and passion I almost can’t stand it. “I promise.” He finally agrees.
“I won’t give up.”
The Luna And Her Quadruplet Pups Chapter 224
Jane
When I open my eyes, Ethan and I are still in the thermal pool. I can feel the water lapping and bubbling around me, but he’s no longer inside me, and when I look up it’s to find his dark gaze watching me intently. Gradually I realize he’s moved to the shallow end of the spring so he can sit on the submerged ledge and hold me in his lap.
He rests one hand on my round belly, and our baby flutters inside me as if the tiny bean knows its father is near.
“How long was I out?” I inquire softly, stretching and reveling in the delicious ache of my muscles.
I’m filled with the lazy contentment of a well-loved mate, utterly drugged with pleasure that is only deepened by the sting of my claiming mark. I can feel the evidence of Ethan’s dominance in the swollen flesh between my legs, the bite marks on my b.reasts and faint bruises on my back and th!ghs. And right now I can’t imagine anything better than this… except perhaps if I had some chocolate to nibble while my mate cares for me.
“Just a few minutes.” Ethan answers, his deep voice still husky and heated. “How are you feeling?”
“Incredible” I sigh, nuzzling his chest and n!pping his salty skin. “Loved.. safe… claimed.”
Ethan purrs, the sound of an Alpha who knows he’s done well for his mate: proud, satisfied and only slightly smug. “Delirious with pleasure?” He suggests, a teasing note in his voice.
“That too.” I grin, recalling the ruthless way he’d brought ne to cl!max over and over. “I think you wanted to punish me a little.” I remark, even though I can’t think of a better way to pay for my times.
“I was just giving you what you asked for.” He answers darkly, his l!ps moving against my ear.
Did you learn your lesson ?”
“And what lesson would that be?” I inquire innocently, too elated to be flirting with him to consider the fact that my body can’t handle any more excitement right now.
“You’re playing with fire, Janey” He chuckles, tugging my head back to claim my l!ps. I open for him immediately, too overwhelmed with joy to do anything else. How long have I been dreaming of being with him this way again? His tongue slides into my mouth, coaxing my own out of hiding and taking up a familiar dance.
As I sink into the k!ss, his hand travels between my legs, and I jerk in surprise, clenching my th!ghs together. “No! I’m too sens!tive.” I object, dragging my mouth away from his.
“But if you didn’t learn your lesson, we’re going to have to repeat it.” He informs me, watching me squirm with ravenous desire.
“But we only just finished, there’s no way you’re ready to go again.” I don’t know why I said it, perhaps because my brain is absolute mush after so much stimulation, perhaps because I simply believed it was impossible. Yet to my amazement,I can already feel Ethan’s harness pressing against my bottom.
As my words land, a rumble of warning sounds in Ethan’s chest, and I feel myself being lifted. “Such a naughty little wolf.” He growls, rearranging me so that my back rests against his muscular chest.
First you demand pleasure from your mate even though he’s trying to keep his distance, then you question his endurance?” He tuts ominously, sliding my legs to either side of his th!ghs and spreading his knees so I’m splayed open.
“I just meant.. oh!”I can’t finish my thought, because the next thing I know he’s cupping my sens!tive b.reasts and rubbing my tight n!pples with his thumbs.
“You forget that I haven’t been able to do this in months.” Ethan croons, pausing to leave the soft spot behind my ear. “Between missing you and being trapped in that damn chai… I reckon I could keep this up for hours and hours.” I whimper as one of his hands returns to my dripping se.x. My own hand clamps around his wrist to try and protect my overworked cl!t, but it doesn’t do any good.
“None of that, now.” He continues skillfully stroking me, until my overwhelmed whines transform into m0ans. “We’re going to do this until the message sinks in, Mate. I’m going to make you come so many times you’ll sleep for a week.”
My head falls back and I cry out as his fingers sink inside me, and I know my only choice is to hang on and enjoy the ride… assuming I can survive it.
An hour or so later I’m a babbling mess, begging Ethan for mercy as he brings me off for what feels like the dozenth time. He knows my body too well, and I suspect he’s been fantasizing about this since we parted, because he chooses a different tactic every time. Make no mistake, this has been one of the most amazing s.exual experiences of my life, but a woman can only handle so much pleasure before she collapses.
Thankfully he finally relents, gathering my limp limbs in his arms and holding me close. He purrS and rocks me as I come down from my high, murmuring sweet nothings in my ear. I’m floating in and out of awareness, flitting back and forth between a stratospheric plane of physical ecstasy and reality, sending a wave of emotions I don’t even understand flooding out of me. “Poor darling,”
Ethan’s deep voice cuts through the haze, and somewhere in the back of my mind I’m disgruntled by the fact that he’s speaking as though he isn’t the one responsible for my current state. “You bit off more than you could chew, didn’t you?”
I shake my head, “Your wolf started it.” I hiccup, surprised that I’m actually able to summon words. “
He’s the one who dragged me out of the house.”
“He did.” Ethan confirms, “but for a run, not so you could try to force me to change my mind.”
“I won’t apologize for loving you.” I argue, trying to snuggle closer even though there’s no space left between us. “You needed to be pushed.”
“I did.”Ethan professes tenderly, k!ssing my temple. “I see that now, but you know what happens when you provoke an Alpha, Janey.”
I know he’s still talking about the s.exual overload from which I’m recovering, but all I can hear are the words: I did. I try to sit up, only to discover that I can’t. “Does that mean.. are you – can we…?”
He laughs, nibbling his mark. “If today proved anything to me it’s that when you’re determined to get your Way, you’ll stop at nothing to get it. It’s no wonder that our children are such forces of nature” I know he’s thinking about Paisley and the way she vowed to run away as many times as it took to make him accept her choice. I know because she was my inspiration. “I figure if I’m going to lose the battle anyway, I might as well have some fun along the way.’
“Going to lose?” I parrot uncertainly. I’m thrilled to hear him talking as though we have a r0mantic future together, but I don’t trust the way he’s phrasing things. “You mean you’re still going to fight me?”
Ethan offers me a wolfish grin, “Are you so ready to be done with the chase, little hunter?”
I love his teasing, but I still find myself frowning. “I want our family to be whole again.” I answer seriously, thinking of my unborn pup.
“The baby will be here in a few months, and our lives need to be as calm as possible when it does. You know how it is with newborns.”
Ethan’s eyes glitter, “I have news for you, angel.
With our pups, our lives are never going to be calm.” I open my mouth to reply, but Ethan surprises me with another k!ss. We lose another minute or two in the embrace, but then he pulls away, leaning his forehead against mine. “Settled maybe.” He decides. “Our lives can be settled, but it’s not going to be easy. I made promises to Nina, to the pack – I guaranteed no more Luna chaos.
Those things aren’t going to go away overnight.”
“Í know.” I sigh, “but can’t we get on the same page in the meantime?”
“I love you so much.” Ethan proclaims, stroking my cheek. “And I want to give you everything your heart desires, but we’ve been through a lot. I’m still recovering, and though I know you’re willing to forgive me, I have a lot to atone for. We can’t just pick up where we left off and ignore everything that’s happened since.”
I know he’s right, even though it’s annoying. “Just promise me we’ll get there. Promise me you‘ll try.
Don’t give up on us.”
Ethan takes a moment to reply, his dark eyes boring into me with so much longing and passion I almost can’t stand it. “I promise.” He finally agrees.
“I won’t give up.”
The Luna And Her Quadruplet Pups Chapter 225
Jane
When Ethan and I arrive back at the penthouse we find Devon and Nina sitting on the sofa while the pups zoom around the living room in front of them. Devon has an arm slung over Nina’s shoulder, which surprises me, but I can’t focus on them because the moment we walk through the four little bodies come hurtling at our legs.
Mommy! Daddy!” The pups cry excitedly.
Parker is the tallest and fastest, so he reaches us first, leaping up into Ethan’s waiting arms while I intercept Riley, whose small size lets her bound weightlessly across the room. “Hello my love puddles.” I greet them happily, kneeling so I can also hug Ryder, while Ethan effortlessly scoops up Paisley, even though his arms are already full with her brother.
“What have you been up to? Were you good for Devon and Nina?” I ask, marvelling at Ethan’s strength despite his recent recovery.
“We were sooo good.” Riley confirms. “Nina was sad so we cuddled her.”
“And then Devon told us we could get ice cream if we promised not to eavesdrop.” Parker adds, and I notice some chocolate stains around his mouth.
“So we played games in our rooms and then we went and gots the biggest sundae in the whole world, Mommy.” Paisley continues, squirming free of her father’s hold so she can come k**s me hello.
She yawns wide as she snuggles up against me, and I brush my lips over her soft cheek. Suddenly it’s very clear why they were so energetic when we walked in I know a sugar high when I see one, and I also realize my babies are about to crash. In truth, I’m fairly exhausted myself -between growing my baby, running with Ethan and surviving the onslaught of his l**t, I could easily collapse where I stand.
“Well it sounds as if you’ve had quite the afternoon.” Ethan observes with a tight smile, and I know his thoughts are lingering on Riley’s comment about Nina. I follow his gaze to the pair on the couch, seeing that Nina’s cheeks are flushed with slight color. I realize they need time alone to talk, so I suggest something we all need.
“Yes, and it’s almost naptime.” I announce, finally able to get my hands on Parker as the pups rotate through our arms. “So why don’t you thank Devon for filling you with sugar and then we can go lie down in your fort.”
“Are you going to nap withs us Mommy?” Ryder inquires eagerly, his eyes wide.
“I thought I might.” I reply, ruffling his hair. “Your Daddy chased me around the woods for so long I can’t even feel my feet anymore.”
“Really?” Riley questions slyly, poking my foot with her little paw. “Can you feels that? Or that?
How bout this?”
‘Nope, none of it!” I lie, which of course only encourages the other pups to try as well. Soon I’m lying in their makeshift fort in the bedroom, with four precious babies gathered around my feet, coming up with more and more new items and textures to test against my toes and heels. It’s pure silliness, and quickly falls apart when they find a feather to tickle me with – still, it got them to me lie down. I’m convinced the promise of my company is the only thing that persuaded my hyper pups to actually take a nap, and soon they’re fast asleep around me. I nod off quickly as well, and when I wake an hour or so later I can hear quiet voices in the kitchen.
I emerge from the pups’ room, carefully closing the door behind me. I’m still groggy, and want nothing “more than to go crawl in Ethan’s lap, but when I find him he’s standing at the counter with an odd expression on his handsome face. I stop when I see tears in Nina’s eyes, unsure of whether I should retreat. However when Ethan sees me, he ushers me closer with a wave. “Jane, Nina has something she’d like to tell you.”
I hesitantly approach, not knowing what to expect, let alone what to do or say. “Alright.”
Nina turns to face me, a strange sort of resignation on her features. “I owe you an apology.” She says, shocking me completely.
“Oh.” I stammer, glancing at Ethan, who offers an encouraging nod.
“I’m sorry for the way I behaved in the Dark Moon pack. I was jealous and insecure… I was trying to protect the future that I thought I wanted.” Nina’s lashes fall shut, regret heavy on her tongue. “I’m coming to realize that I was wrong about a lot of things, but nothing was worse than the way I treated you when you needed help. I’m ashamed of how I acted.”
I can hardly believe my ears, but there’s no denying the pain on her lovely features. I also don’t miss the way she says “the future I thought I wanted.” I know better than anyone what it’s like to move through life in one direction, only to have my path suddenly be taken away or disappear. Did Ethan tell her about what we decided?
The impulse to hug the suffering woman is too strong to resist, and I cross the floor without another word to pull Nina into my embrace. She gasps in surprise, and it takes a moment for her to return my embrace but once she does, she squeezes her arms around me as tightly as I’m holding her. “Your pups are a lot like you, you know?”
Éthan and I both chuckle, and I simply squeeze her tighter. “I’m sorry.” I murmur gently.”If anything good comes out of all this then maybe it should be second chances for us all.”
“I agree.” Nine sighs, “Which is why I’m going with Devon to the Dark Moon pack when he leaves here.” Nina announces, her voice slightly muffled by my hair. I look up at Ethan in surprise, but he must have already known this detail because he only nods. “I don’t belong here…” Nina continues in a whisper. “And I’m starting to realize I never did.”
“I really hope you find what you’re looking for.” I tell her honestly, still watching Ethan. I’m struggling to stay focused on the woman in front of me, too preoccupied with wondering what this means for my mate and I.
“Thank you, Jane.” Nina replies, finally pulling back. “I hope we can be friends one day… even though we started out on the wrong foot.”
“Id like that,” I agree, smiling at her as she swipes tears from her eyes. Footsteps sound behind me, and I tum to see Devon leaning in the doorway. He looks past me to Nina, tenderness filling his eyes as she looks up at him. “Ready He inquires, extending his hand towards her.
“Ready.” She confirms, seeming suddenly shy and possibly a bit nervous. She closes the distance between them and rests her small palm in his, and together they retreat from the penthouse, promising to be in touch before they leave the territory.
I watch them walk away with more than a little confusion, but then Ethan is there, pulling me close. “I feel like I’ve missed something.” I confess, leaning into his warmth.
“The Goddess moves in mysterious ways.” He answers with a shrug, dropping his lips to my fresh claiming mark.
“What does this mean for us?” I ask, almost afraid of the answer. It seems like this could only be a”good thing – but I’ve been wrong before.
“It means that we have one less obstacle in our path.” Ethan replies, nibbling my shoulder as his hands travel over my body. Whatever he may have said about the struggles ahead of us, there’s no doubt hìs wolf enjoys having near – staking his claim.
“Hmm,”I muse, nuzzling my nose against his chest, “What should we tell the pups?”
“I think we should keep this to ourselves until things are sorted out.” Ethan sighs reluctantly.
“Well I have the sneaking suspicion that they’re going to figure it out.” I remark dryly, “especially if they see you pawing me this way. But if you’re really determined I suppose we can keep things platonic until the pack is appeased.. not touch unless we have to. sleep in different rooms.”
Ethan growls deep in his chest, and I have to smother my giggle. I’d known that saying this would provoke him, and he isn’t letting me down.
There’s no need to go to extremes.” He grumbles, still nibbling my sensitive mark. His hand slips down to my round belly, “besides, We should share a room just in case you go into early labor again.”
“Oh really?” I tease. “Is that why?”
Ethan arches a brow, a sultry smirk taking over his chiseled features, “Do you doubt me, mate?”
“That depends.” I answer silkily, “If I say yes, what are you going to do about it?”
Ethan chuckles and scoops my feet out from under me, promptly carting me off to his bedroom to ravish before the pups wake up.
I can only smile. For the first time in a long time, I feel like everything is exactly as it should be.