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?”

that’s fantastic. But I want to really train fight. As much as I would love

“Okay,” I said eagerly.

Theo paused. “Really?”

I replied. “I want to

“I won’t take it easy on

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

rolled my eyes. But I was oddly

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

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much else on my plate. But if Theo

too,‘ Dasha voiced in support.

on my workout clothes, 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 Theo to tell me where it was. When I arrived, Theo wasn’t the only one there. Jimmy and a couple other males were scattered around

up

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

too.

had a bet going on how stubborn you were going to be about this,” he

is a gambling addict, right?” I said sternly. “You

he started to stutter. I couldn’t keep

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

sigh of relief. “He’s back in

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

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let that get out,” he said.

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

are we starting?” I

babe, but you have almost no upper body strength. You’ll want that leverage in true combat. Then we’ll work on seeing what you already know

a set of weights

later, I was on my

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

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

“”

chuckled. “But you’re still