The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 11: Kingston

The pain in Ayla’s eyes told me everything.

She had a mate, and he was currently cheating on her.

Rage filled me. My wolf, Lennix, growled in my head, understanding the depth of the betrayal she was

experiencing. What kind of stupid bastard had the goddess paired her with?

I pushed my anger down as another attack caused Ayla to release a ragged groan. Her hands were fisting my shirt, her knuckles white as she fought the pain. I pulled her against me, wrapping her tightly in my arms, wanting to give her whatever strength or relief I could. I held her until the pain subsided, stroking her hair as she fell asleep on my chest.

That was not how I imagined my first time doing that would be.

I gently laid her back onto the bed, trying not to wake her, brushing my knuckles along her cheek. Looking at her, seeing how beautiful she was. Knowing how strong and kind she was. How was this possibly happening?

My initial rage came flooding back. Making sure she was comfortable, I stood from the bed and left the room. I ran into Nicole in the hallway.

“If she wakes up before I’m back, you call me immediately. Understood?”

She nodded, her own worry showing in her expression. But I

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have the patience to deal with it. I stormed down the hall, rushing down the stairs and out of the facility. Pierce, my Beta, had been waiting in the lobby for me and was close on my heels as I made my way

to break through my rage- filled thoughts.

has a

behind me. “I’m

just saw him

spat. “You’re kidding

nearby tree, sending splinters through the

didn’t care. They’d

Ayla didn’t have her

her even after she became conscious. But we couldn’t tell if she simply never had one or if she had retreated into Ayla’s subconscious. I was starting to believe it was the latter. I had a strong suspicion this mate

my bare hands. Lennix voiced his agreement. It

scent is still changing. I don’t know

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Chapter 11 Kingston

the packhouse once she is released,” I

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her at the lodge. You can stay with her there until you can convince

decision that was reinforced when I found out who she actually

to know what had happened to her, but she was so guarded I worried she would never open up to me. I could tell she was having trouble trusting me, and I was okay with that. But now, I worried about her

tell me who that was, but she evaded the question. Now I knew it had to be her mate. She was scared of him. I couldn’t let her go off on her own, rogue or not. But I couldn’t keep her here

to tell her

I have a feeling it will be a lot for her to take in. I’d rather have