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?”

face. “I guess we didn’t,” he said. 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?”

I replied. “I

smiled. “I won’t take it

hip, giving him a look. “Did I

you to

in the gym. You’ve got ten minutes.” He grabbed a shirt and left the bathroom, slapping my ass on the

my

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

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I had so much else on my plate. But if Theo wanted to teach

too,‘ Dasha voiced in support. Her

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 one

me quickly, coming up to

said you were a morning person,” he said. “And I just won

morning to you, too. And

had a bet going on how stubborn you were going to be about this,” he said with a shrug. “I knew you’d be here. Determination isn’t the

my mother is a gambling addict, right?” I said sternly. “You really think

and he started to stutter. I couldn’t keep it

big guy,” I laughing. “I’m glad I came through for

his with a sigh of relief. “He’s back in

door he pointed out. “Oh, and just so you know, I’m always a safe bet,” I called over

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let that get out,” he said. “You’ll

he was setting up some equipment at one end of the room. He knew the moment I entered the room and looked back at

are we starting?”

upper body strength. You’ll want that leverage

set of weights and we

hours later, I was on my back, panting

to the list,” Theo said, straddling me with

said. “I get it. I

“”

“But you’re still f***ing sexy