The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 2: Ayla

I woke up to Theo nuzzling my neck. I groaned as I snuggled closer to him.

“Good morning, love,” he said, kissing my jaw. “We need to get up.”

I scrunched my nose, lifting my head to squint at the clock.

“Um, babe… do you realize it’s only four–thirty,” I croaked, falling back onto the pillow and pulling his arm around me.

He chuckled. “I’m well aware. That’s why we need to get up.

”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about, mate, but I already don’t like it.”

His warmth disappeared from behind me and the covers were pulled off. I pushed onto my elbow with a growl.

“Theo,” I whined.

He laughed again, climbing up the bed. His teeth grazed my thigh below the hem of his T–shirt I slept in. I tried to suppress a grin, biting my lip.

“If that’s what this is about, there were nicer ways,” I said.

Suddenly, he grabbed my legs and yanked me down the bed.

“That’s very true,” he said huskily. “And I will make it a goal to perform each one another time. But today, we start training. So, get that sexy ass up and get moving.”

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He straightened and disappeared into the large master bathroom.

“What?” I said, shooting up on my hands. “Wait. Hang on.”

I jumped up and followed him. He was in the attached walk–in closet, slipping into some athletic shorts.

“Theo, what training are you talking about? When did we discuss this?”

He came up to me, running his hands down my arms. “Look, baby, I know you’re skilled in self–defense, and that’s fantastic. But I want to really

“Okay,” I said eagerly.

Theo paused. “Really?”

nodded. “Yeah,” I replied. “I want

won’t take it

giving him a look. “Did I ask

you to

got ten minutes.” He grabbed

rolled my eyes.

of times I felt helpless. Especially in the hands of Harry. The idea of combat

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had so much else on my plate. But

voiced in support.

there was a private gym for the ranking pack members in the packhouse, but I had to mind–link Theo to tell me where it was. When I arrived, Theo wasn’t the only

spotted me quickly, coming up

were a morning person,” he said.

you, too.

you were going to be about this,” he said with a shrug. “I knew you’d be here. Determination

sternly. “You really think it’s a good

to stutter. I couldn’t keep it up, and

laughing. “I’m glad I came through for you. Where’s

with a sigh of relief. “He’s back

just so you know, I’m always a safe bet,”

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that get out,” he said. “You’ll thin

some equipment at one end of the room. He knew the moment

are we starting?”

good shape, babe, but you have almost no upper body strength. You’ll want that

of weights

was on my back, panting and covered in

guess we’ll add that to the list,” Theo said,

huffed, pushing myself up. “Yeah, yeah,” I said. “I get it. I have noodles for

“”

you’re still f***ing sexy as