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?”

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 to, I can’t be with you twenty–four hours a day. And unless you want a whole security

“Okay,” I said eagerly.

Theo paused. “Really?”

nodded. “Yeah,” I replied.

smiled. “I won’t take

giving him a look. “Did

you to

that now. Get dressed and meet me in the gym. You’ve got ten

and rolled my eyes. But

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

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But if Theo wanted to teach me,

support. Her own excitement mirrored

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

me quickly, coming up to me with a

were a morning person,” he said. “And I

to you, too. And what?”

be about this,” he said with a shrug. “I knew you’d be here. Determination isn’t the

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

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

I laughing. “I’m glad I came

a sigh of relief. “He’s back in the

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

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get out,” he

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

we

he replied. “You’re in good shape, babe, but you have almost no upper body strength. You’ll want that leverage in true combat. Then we’ll work on seeing what

me a set of weights

my back, panting and covered

the list,” Theo said, straddling me with a smug

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

“”

“But you’re still f***ing sexy as hell,