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?”

I know you’re skilled in self–defense, and that’s fantastic. But I want to really train

“Okay,” I said eagerly.

Theo paused. “Really?”

nodded. “Yeah,” I replied. “I want

smiled. “I won’t take it

c***ed my hip, giving him a look. “Did I ask you

you to

“You say that now. Get dressed and meet me in the gym. You’ve got ten minutes.” He grabbed a shirt and left the bathroom, slapping my ass on

head and rolled my eyes. But I was oddly

had been hard, but the part that had been bothering me the most was the amount of times I felt

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But if Theo wanted to teach me, I was

in support. Her own

brushed my teeth, and put my hair in a ponytail. I knew there was a private gym for the ranking pack members in the packhouse, but I had to mind–link

quickly, coming up to

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

morning to you, too. And what?”

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

sternly. “You really

couldn’t keep it up, and a broad smile spread

glad I came through for you.

sigh of relief.

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

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that get out,” he

one end of the room. He knew the moment I entered the room and

are we

strength. You’ll want that leverage in true combat. Then we’ll work on seeing what you already know and go

a set of

my back, panting

list,” Theo said, straddling me with a smug

I said. “I get it. I have

“”

still f***ing sexy as