The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 147: Ayla
Theo moved some containers outside the shed and started tearing up the rest of the flooring. When he had it all pulled up, he sat back on his knees, giving me the opportunity to see what he was talking about.
There was a large metal box buried under the shed floor.
“We may have to tear down part of the shed to get it out,” Theo said. “I’ m not sure I can get it to fit through the door.”
I leaned in around him and grabbed a crowbar from a top shelf. H**king it in the doorway, I started prying boards off. We got a few planks and some framing out of the way, and Theo lugged the box out of its hole.
“It’s locked,” Theo pointed out. “Do you have a key or am I breaking it open?”
“Knowing Dad, the key’s probably around here somewhere, but I’m not dealing with that right now,” I said. “Just break it open.”
Theo took the crowbar and snapped the padlock open. I knelt down next to him on the ground, my heart racing as my palms began to sweat. I had no clue what could be in the box. He obviously hadn’t told my mom it existed, but why didn’t he tell me?
“Hey, you okay, sweetheart?” Theo asked.
I nodded. “Yeah, I just… I don’t know what this is.”
“Then I guess you should open it,” he said, rubbing my back.
I nodded. Taking a deep breath, I gripped the cold metal lid and lifted
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it open.

Inside were other containers and books neatly organized. Sitting on top was an envelope with my father’s handwriting. It was addressed to me and…. Theo?
“Wha… How… Why?” I stammered, picking it up to show Theo. “This is from my dad. Why would he address this to both of us?”
Theo’s expression turned guilty.
“Theo?” I pressed.
“Your dad knew we would be fated to each other.” he said gently. “He told my father about a year before he died. Dad told me about it when he told me about everything else.”
“Why did you tell me?”
“Because…” He ran his hands over his face. “Because I didn’t want it to impact your decision. You and I weren’t… I wanted our relationship to be a choice for you. Ayla. I didn’t want you to be with me because you felt obligated to. I know how much your father meant to you. I didn’t want his words to be the final say.
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My lips crashed into his as I threw my arms around him. How could I have ever been so st*pid as to not fight for this man? Or ever believed I could be with another?
“You know I love you, right?” I said.
Theo chuckled. “I like being reminded,” he replied, brushing his nose against mine. “Let’s see what the letter says.’
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I sat back down on the grass. My hands were shaking as I opened the envelope. I barely managed to get the papers out. I unfolded them, but
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Chapter 147. Ayta
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my eyes started to blur as tears formed. It was like getting to talk to my father again.
Theo kissed my cheek and gently took the letter from my hand.
“I got it, baby,” he told me, grabbing my hand as he began to read.
My beautiful daughter, Ayla,
I can’t believe you’re eighteen already. I know that if you found this letter, then you have also found your mate. It also means I am no longer with you to tell you all this in person. So, it may seem impossible that I already knew who your fated mate was. I know this won’t make sense to you at first, but it will soon. I promise. I am sure young Theo will be there to help you through it all.
But first, I want to tell you how proud I am of you. Nothing breaks my heart more than not seeing you and your sister grow into the strong, amazing women I know you both will be. I don’t need to tell you to take care of her and your mother. You’ve been keeping this family together since you could talk. But I will remind you that you have a wisdom beyond your years. Don’t ever stop nurturing that. You will need it many times over. With it, you will command legions.
Within this box, you will find the history of our family. Your true family and where we come from. There will be answers, and there will be questions. But it will all come together when the time comes. Trust in your heart and your head. And remember, sometimes you just need to believe.
I love you more than life. You are my greatest blessing from the goddess, and I hope you never forget that.
Theo, my dear boy,
You may not remember me, but I know who you are. The moon
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