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?”

to me, running his hands down my arms. “Look, baby, I know you’re skilled in self–defense, and that’s fantastic. But I want to really train fight. As much as I would love

“Okay,” I said eagerly.

Theo paused. “Really?”

“Yeah,” I replied. “I

smiled. “I won’t take it easy on

my hip, giving him a look. “Did

you to

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

my eyes.

of times I felt helpless. Especially

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I had so much else on my plate. But if

in support. Her own excitement

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 the weights

spotted me quickly, coming up to me

person,” he

too. And what?”

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

I said sternly. “You really think it’s

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

“I’m glad

a sigh of relief. “He’s back

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

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get out,” he said.

setting up some equipment at one end of the room. He knew the moment I entered the room and

we starting?”

body strength. You’ll want that leverage in

me a set of

on my back, panting and covered

guess we’ll add that to the list,” Theo said, straddling me with a

I said. “I get it. I have noodles for

“”

chuckled. “But you’re still