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.

“Okay,” I said eagerly.

Theo paused. “Really?”

“Yeah,” I replied. “I want

“I won’t take it easy on

giving him a look.

you to

laughed. “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

and rolled my eyes.

the most was the amount of times I felt helpless. Especially in the hands of Harry. The idea of combat training had crossed my mind

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much else on my plate. But if Theo wanted to teach me,

voiced in support.

I had

up to

were a morning person,” he

you, too. And what?” I

about this,” he

is a gambling addict, right?” I said sternly. “You really think it’s a good idea

fell and he started to stutter. I couldn’t keep it up, and a broad smile

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

a sigh of relief. “He’s back in

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

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get out,” he said.

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

are we

want that leverage in true

set of weights and we

was on my back, panting and covered in

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

yeah,” I said. “I get it.

“”

“But you’re still