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?”

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

“Okay,” I said eagerly.

Theo paused. “Really?”

I replied. “I

smiled. “I won’t take it easy on you,

hip, giving him a look. “Did

you to

gym. You’ve got ten minutes.” He grabbed a

shook my head and rolled my

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

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But if Theo wanted to teach me, I

voiced in support. Her own

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 a

coming up

morning person,” he said. “And I

to you, too. And what?” I

this,” he said with a shrug.

said sternly. “You really think it’s a

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

“I’m glad

a sigh of relief.

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

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out,” he

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

are we

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

a set of weights and we got

was on my back, panting and covered in

the list,” Theo said, straddling me with a

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

“”

chuckled. “But you’re still f***ing sexy