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?”

“I guess we didn’t,” he said. He came up 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 to, I can’t be with you twenty–four hours a day. And unless you want a whole

“Okay,” I said eagerly.

Theo paused. “Really?”

“Yeah,” I replied. “I

take it easy on you,

c***ed my hip, giving him a look. “Did

you to

gym. You’ve got ten minutes.” He grabbed a shirt and left the bathroom, slapping my ass on the

shook my head 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

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

in support. Her own

packhouse, but I had to mind–link Theo to tell me where it was. When I arrived, Theo wasn’t the only one

quickly, coming up to me

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

you, too. And what?”

bet going on how stubborn you were going to be about this,” he said with a shrug. “I knew you’d be here. Determination isn’t the same as

addict, right?” I said sternly. “You really think

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

glad I came through for you. Where’s

of relief.

“Oh, and just so you know, I’m always a safe bet,” I called over my

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out,” he said. “You’ll

the room. He knew the moment

we starting?” I

strength. You’ll want that

of

on my back, panting and covered in

list,” Theo said, straddling me with a

I said. “I get it. I have

“”

“But you’re still f***ing