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?”

his hands down my arms. “Look, baby, I know you’re skilled in self–defense, and that’s fantastic. But I want

“Okay,” I said eagerly.

Theo paused. “Really?”

“Yeah,” I replied.

won’t take

a look. “Did I ask

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 my ass on the way

rolled my eyes. But

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

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

too,‘ Dasha voiced in support. Her own

a ponytail. I knew 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 one there. Jimmy and

up to me with a

he said. “And I just

to you, too. And what?”

he said with a shrug. “I

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

stutter. I couldn’t keep it up, and a broad smile

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

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

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

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let that get out,” he said. “You’ll

some equipment at one end of the room. He knew

we starting?” I

you have almost no upper body strength. You’ll want that leverage in true combat. Then

me a set of weights and we got

my

to the list,” Theo said, straddling me with

said. “I get it. I have noodles

“”

“But you’re still f***ing