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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we rarely needed to use the space. But that was a big part

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 drive into. Everyone still had access to the woods for shifting. And the gates really only tracked people coming

We went in and told the receptionist I had arrived. She was a middle–aged

said brightly as she stood from her chair. “Come with me and I

down a short hallway into a conference room, directing us

Mrs. Becky, by the way. It’s an honor to meet you, Luna,” she said. “When we heard the news that you were attending, the whole

hard not to smile at her. “Well, thank you, but I’m

a formality, Ms. Garner,” a

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Andrews?” I asked, recognizing the

room.

again,” Mr. Andrews

on earth are you

left Howling Falls after Kylee graduated,” he said. “I’m on the administrative board and admissions committee here at the college now. When I saw your name come across my email for a special

was my headmaster in high school. This is

said, extending his hand. “For

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 said before, this is just a

of school for a while, Mr. Andrews,” I stated. “So, I know I’ll

work history, has allowed us to apply introductory credits to your file already. So, you tell us what you want to take and we’ll get you all squared

entered. There was a tall, slender female with a rather sour look on her face

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