The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 4: Ayla

I was trying to confirm a pattern I might have found in Harry’s journal when Jimmy showed up.

“You just about ready, Luna?” he asked, pulling me out of my work.

I looked at him in confusion.

“For?”

“Your meeting at the university,” he replied. “I’m your bodyguard for today.”

I sighed, dropping my pencil on the table. “Do we really think I need a bodyguard every time I leave the grounds? I’m still going to be within the city.”

“And you were stabbed within the packhouse,” Mina chimed in immediately, not even looking up.

Jimmy pointed at her. “What she said. Now, I’m ready when you are.”

“Alright, alright,” I said, checking my watch.

It was almost one–thirty. I tucked the notebook back in my bag and straightened up my area. I waved goodbye to Mina, reminding her not to stay there all day, and followed Jimmy out. He kept looking around the grounds to ensure we weren’t noticed as we headed toward my car. I insisted on driving.

“You know, we may have to figure out a different workplace,” I commented. “It’s going to get harder to keep the cellar a secret if there‘ s more traffic going in and out.”

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was already thinking that,” Jimmy said. “That entrance was fine before when we rarely needed to use the space. But that was a big part of what

gates open all day before the incidents with Randy and my attack. I felt a slight pang of guilt at all the changes my arrival had caused. I knew it wasn’t that big of a deal. It’s not like the packhouse grounds were completely walled off, just the areas you could

the college campus, and Jimmy helped direct me to the administration building. We went in and told the receptionist I had arrived. She was a middle–aged woman with a full

as she stood from her chair. “Come with me and I will get

us down a short hallway into a conference room, directing us to

you, Luna,” she said. “When we heard the news that you were attending, the whole office has been a

thank you, but I’m not in

that this is just a formality, Ms. Garner,” a male voice spoke. “Though, I suppose it’s missus now, or in fact,

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recognizing the male

room.

is wonderful to see you again,” Mr. Andrews said kindly as he took

earth are you doing

admissions committee here at the college now. When I saw your name come across my email for a special admission,

my headmaster in high school. This is Jimmy, he’s…” I

bodyguard,” Jimmy said, extending his hand. “For now,

said. “We are aware of the situation regarding Mrs. Garner’s safety. In fact, our head of security is on the way to join us today, as well.” He directed us to take a seat. “Along with two other faculty members who wanted to be present for the interview. But as I

I have been out of school for a while, Mr. Andrews,”

history, has allowed us to apply introductory credits to your file already. So,

door to the conference room opened and two more people entered. There was a tall, slender female with a rather sour look

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