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.

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

through the front door with a pile of mail in his hand.

is it?” I

he said hesitantly, holding up

envelope.

it wasn’t like I had any reason to receive mail from anyone.

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envelope from Kingston

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was it no address, no postage. Now it was my turn to furrow my brow. It was a dark blue,

a nature scene on the front. I opened it to read

you didn’t

supposed to find

smart, my love, and

you’ll force

You belong to me.

my eyes locked on the words in

my side in

Kingston pushed me toward my room. “Go to

thing I had. Whoever it was from had been here. They had to have put it in the mailbox themselves. I moved toward my room but ended up standing in the doorway until Kingston returned. He

had to have masked their scent,”

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he was

know. Just get

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me, immediately pulling me into his arms. “Do you have any idea who could have sent

said, shaking my

started to pace. “If Theo Arden is behind this, I swear to

had anything to

be? I thought he was stupid for rejecting you, bùt I didn’t think he was f***ing

sound right. Sure, Theo may not have been happy to find out that I was under Kingston’s protection

it was from him,”

you think

to clear all 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, with his reactions. This… this was