The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 117: Ayla

We asked Randy a few more questions but didn’t get through nearly as many as I had. But he needed rest. Theo and I both could tell he was barely holding on to consciousness. Theo had a cot and bedding brought down to him and actual IV fluids to help flush the wolfsbane from this system.

As we left the utility room, Theo stopped me.

“Why didn’t you tell me Dasha came back?” he asked shyly.

I could tell he was hurt about finding out that way. I grabbed his hands and leaned into him.

“I wasn’t sure if she would go away again,” I told him. “I didn’t want you to be disappointed if she did.”

“I hope she never has a reason to leave again.”

Dasha made a smart–ass comment, making me laugh.

“What?” Theo asked.

“I’ll tell you later,” I replied, kissing him.

“We need to have a meeting,” he said. “Our inner circle needs to be filled in on everything so we can get a better game plan in place.”

“Okay,” I said. “But… we also need to talk.”

“About?”

“What I did in there,” I said. “I don’t understand what’s going on.”

Theo leaned in and kissed me. “I know, sweetheart. I’m not sure either, but I have some theories. I think Randy can help us with that, too, once he’s rested up.”

“You trust him?” I asked.

“What are you feeling about him?” he asked.

for a long moment.

in a way no one else could. Even I could feel it. I don’t know what that all means or if

me back to the packhouse entrance. When we turned the corner, we were surprised to see a flurry of activity.

party,” I grimaced. “They’re getting things ready for tomorrow night.”

ran a hand over his face with a sigh. “I completely forgot about that. Babe, I don’t think it’s going to happen. That’s too many people in and out.

“I’m not worried about that right now, either. The question is, which

volunteered. “She’s used to

days. But you owe me.

”

break the news to her, and I’ll start rangling the help,”

them know the

he said. His eyes glazed over for a second while he was mind- linking with someone. “Jimmy’s on his way down

we headed inside. Jimmy was already coming down the stairs as we

needs kicking out, and I’ll make it

ask them to leave politely, big

it?” he replied, feigning

and find Mom,” Theo said, kissing my cheek. “I’ll let you know

were dealing with rental furniture and décor that were being stored inside until the setup. So it was mostly having to get anything already unloaded

was meant to be when I felt a sharp pain in the back of my neck,

said in my ear. “And don’t bother trying to mind–link anyone, Luna. It won’t work.”

see it. I tried to reach out, but the voice was correct. I couldn’t connect with anyone. Not even Theo. I quickly pushed my panic down. It wouldn’t help me now. I started to turn my

the hall. “Just come with me quietly, and this doesn’t

do you want with me?” I said, keeping my

cooperate,” he replied. “There’s no reason this should

asked. “If I knew, I may be able to help things go more smoothly.”

shut up and walk, and there will be nothing to

packing up and left. The only ones left were too far away to notice what was happening. I would have

The commands.