The Luna and her Quadruplet Pups by Jane Above Story

Chapter 32 Paisley Wakes Up

Ethan

“What did you just say?” I demand, certain I’ve misheard the man.

“Well, when we got into the operating room, we discovered that Paisley wasn’t actually in cardiac arrest.” Dr Hastings shares. “Her system was shutting down, but there were no signs of severe stress on the organ itself. We ran a few tests, and it appears someone administered a lethal dose of a drug called digitalis to Paisley mere minutes before we went into surgery.”

“What’s that?” Jane asks, her little hand clutching my arm.

“Well it’s actually used to treat heart conditions in small doses,” He explains, “but in the quantity Paisley received it can be deadly, and it’s not one of her prescribed medications. Whoever did this, did it on purpose.”

“You’re sure?” I press.

“Quite.” He nods, “the drug wouldn’t be tested for in a normal autopsy, we only checked because we could see that something was very wrong. Paisley was poisoned, and whoever did it probably assumed it would happen too quickly for us to save her. Luckily they were wrong.”

“I don’t understand.” Jane says, looking very pale, “who would poison a child, why would anyone want to harm that angel?”

“I don’t know.” Dr Hastings admits, “but if I had to guess I’d say their real target wasn’t Paisley, but you, Alpha.”

I have to admit it makes sense. No one could have any reason to harm my daughter, other than to harm me. The thought is enough to make me sick, but right now there’s only one thing on my mind. “Can we see her?”

“She’s in the recovery area right now and won’t wake for a while, but of course.” He replies with a gentle smile. “In the meantime, I presume you’d like me to call law enforcement?”

I pause, thinking over my options for a moment. “Actually, I think I’ll have a private investigation conducted. I want whoever did this to think they got away with it, and a big investigation will make that harder.”

“Yes sir.” He nods, leading me through the heavy swinging doors at his back.

second to realize Jane isn’t beside me, and when I backtrack I find the silly little wolf wringing her hands back in the waiting area. “What

course.” She replies defensively, “But it isn’t appropriate, l’ m not

incredulously, “Jane, you were just sobbing your eyes out over

to pace, and she offers me a weak shrug before

playing pretend now that the danger has passed, is

up at me, “only a monster wouldn’t feel afraid for such a sweet pup, especially not when I helped delay her surgery. It doesn’t mean anything.” She peeks around my shoulder, her brilliant green eyes gazing longingly after the doctor as she gnaws her lower lip. “Besides, the danger hasn’t passed if someone

creature isn’t going to let herself see Paisley unless I give her an excuse, “which is why we should both go so she can have as many people

in agreement, already darting past me, “If you’re

child, something finally clicks into place in my mind. Since all this began, I’ve never been able to figure out why Jane would leave

want Paisley, it was that Paisley wouldn’t have survived without my money. If the pup hadn’t been born with a heart condition, I never would have known any

go to such lengths to hide from me, and she isn’t here now for my sake. She’s putting

Jane

don’t know what to

overwhelmed with emotion I think I might burst. I’m elated that Paisley’s surgery was successful, horrified that someone tried to harm her, and very nervous about how much I might have revealed to Ethan amidst all the chaos. When I turn to look at him,

to him, “Come

from his face, he takes my hand and steps up beside me, turning his attention to our daughter. She

Ethan

never ceases to amaze me how much time

heard our voices,

and moaning

one.” He greets her

happened?” She

surgery a little

up her face in confusion, “Why early?”

earlier so they took you in.” Ethan summarizes, holding her tiny hand in both of his and kissing her knuckles.