The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 30: Ayla

My mind was all over the place by the time we pulled up to Kingston’s house. I nearly fell on the stairs when I forgot about the boot on my leg and caught it on a step. Kingston

was there to catch me.

“Everything okay?” he asked. “You were pretty quiet on the ride home.”

I cleared my throat. “Yeah, sorry. It’s just been a big day.”

“I didn’t overwhelm you, did I?” Kingston rushed. “I just know that you’ve been going a bit stir–crazy, and I thought this was a good opportunity for you to get back to work. I’m sorry if just sprung it on you.”

“I mean, you did plan for it to be a surprise,” I said with a grin. “It’s fine. It was very thoughtful. And you’re right. I have been going a little nuts in here. I’m very excited. This was all great. Thank you.”

“But…”

I chuckled. “No ‘but.‘ Really, I appreciate everything you’ve done for me.” I pushed up on my toes and kissed him on the cheek.

“I’m happy to hear it. Now let me help you up the stairs.”

I rolled my eyes but let him take my arm and assist me into

the house.

“I think I’m going to go change,” said. “I’ll be back out in a

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“Okay.” Kingston kissed me on the temple and headed toward the kitchen.

I went to my room and shut the door, taking a deep breath once I was alone. I wasn’t sure exactly what I was feeling. I was definitely excited. That was the truth. I really liked Erica, and from what I learned during our meeting, I admired the company that she had built. It was just a big move to go from being an author to running an entire publishing house within a matter of months.

But it was a really great opportunity, and I was grateful that Kingston had set it up for me. But maybe that was what was bothering me. Kingston had been so wonderful. But I felt like this was being handed to me because the Alpha was asking for favors. I didn’t feel like I had actually earned it.

It wasn’t like I was completely handed the job and expected to take over on Monday. I still had time to

Kingston was coming back in through the front door with a pile of mail in his hand. As he flipped

it?” I

said hesitantly, holding up

envelope.

knew I was here, and it wasn’t like I had any reason to receive mail from

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the envelope from Kingston

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no postage. Now it was my turn

a card inside. Pulling it out, there was a photo of a nature

you didn’t

supposed to

love,

you’ll force my

You belong to me.

my eyes locked on the words

at my side in seconds. He took the card from

Kingston pushed me toward my room. “Go

was from had been here. They had to have put it in the mailbox themselves. I moved toward my room but ended

had to have masked their scent,” he said into

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and came straight to me, immediately pulling me into his arms.

I said, shaking

Theo Arden is behind this, I swear

had

can’t let you go, Ayla,” Kingston snapped. “Who else could it be? I thought he was stupid for rejecting you, bùt I didn’t think he

I was under Kingston’s protection now, but

don’t think it was

you

the thoughts running through my mind. I didn’t think this was Theo. It just didn’t feel like him. He was more emotional, confrontational even,