Chapter 23 Ethan Wakes Up

Ryder and Parker had always been talented eaves

droppers.

From before they could remember, grown ups always seemed to be having secret conversations behind closed doors. They never thought they were speaking loudly enough to be over heard – that or they thought the pups could not understand.

But they did hear.

And they did understand.

Now, it wasn’t all grown ups. Their mommy certainly knew better, but Auntie Linda did not. Ryder and Parker listened as the doctor checked over their Daddy, using strange words they did not recognize like concussion and contusion, then saying things that were very clear indeed. Such as, “he mustn’t be moved” and “He’ll need to stay here on bed rest.”

“But his daughter is to have surgery tomorrow.” Linda object

“It will have to be postponed.” The doctor assessed simply. “I’ m afraid the Alpha won’t be back on his feet for a few days.”

“Yes, Doctor.” Linda agreed grimly.

The boys were both excited and concerned. The idea of final ly getting to meet their Daddy was unbelievable enough, but this was even better. They might actually get to spend time with him – live with him. Still, it also meant their newfound sister would have to stay in the hospital even longer, and now she’d be more vul nerable to that terrible lady who tried to poison her than ever.

They had to do something.

The next morning at breakfast they asked their Mommy if they could come with her to pick up Riley and luckily she agreed.

Two hours later the boys stood in a dimly lit hospital room,

watching their sisters meet for the first time.

“Riley this is Paisley, Paisley this is Riley.” Parker introduced

them.

2004 “See, I always knew I should have a twin!” Riley exclaimed to

her brothers.

“We’re all twins,” Ryder corrected her.

“You know what I mean!” Riley exclaims.

“You two can switch places without anyone noticing.” Paisley elaborates, reading her sister’s mind. “Now Riley and I can do the same!” She frowns, “Of course it would be easier if we were all t’

gether.”

have a plan to get Mommy and Daddy back together.” Ryder shares excitedly. “But firt you have

staying away from that ‘mean lady.” Ryder ad vises. “She was trying to

speak in unison then, “We know

been a witch. And if you want Mommy and Daddy to

ages.”

were only too pleased to hear their new sister supporting their plans, “How d’we get rid

poor people… I think if we’re just loud and messy and

really mad.” Ryder surmises, finishing her

Paisley agrees, “and we just have to be sure Dad dy is

we make sure we’ll all be together

Mommy,” Paisley suggests. “I can handle

Riley agrees.

  1. Deal?”

pups glance at one another before

ment. “Deal.”

Jane

Janey.” Linda informs me matter-of factly, her voice sounding distant over the

the pups are too distracted to pay

incident – as I’m now calling it – and I’ve done my best to keep myself and the pups out of the house. Even now, after picking up Riley from the hospital, I’ve taken the kids to get ice cream rather than returning home. I’m currently contemplating staying at a hotel tonight, but when I told Linda she insisted I was being

argue, “By the

that’s likely.” Linda drawls, “that

remembers nothing of the incident, and even if he does he’s much too proud to admit

we go home now?” Riley asks, tugging on my skirt. The poor little thing must be so tired, and I know she hated spending so many nights in the hospital away from me and

boys.

How would you all feel about staying in a hotel tonight?” It’s true that Linda could probably use a break. I’ve arranged a rental apartment for the remainder of our stay here, but it won’t be ready for another few days. “We

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by the mall, with the swimming pool and the

shock, all three pups exchange glances before turning back to me with deep frowns. “No!” They exclaim in

want to go have a mini vacation?” | ask my children, surprised

go back to Auntie

like it

to play.” Riley contributes with

pout.

Groaning internally, I cave.

I sigh in resignation, shifting my cell back

Ethan

bedroom with drawn curtains, in a house that smells strange yet familiar. I rack my memory for details, but the last

is

smell pups as well, but their scents are weaker like…

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